Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Winter 2028 (Charlotte)

BDO USA • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will use their educational background and organizational skills to support the firm's client base by preparing tax returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. The internship offers hands-on exposure to the firm's practices and people and an opportunity to build professional relationships.

The intern supports tax compliance, tax accruals, and tax consulting work. Responsibilities include preparing simple tax returns for review, performing quarterly estimates, preparing extensions, assisting with tax notices and year-end filing projections, and supporting income tax provision work. The intern also uses tax research tools, monitors tax law and client developments, and communicates relevant perspectives to the client service team.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Accounting or another relevant field.
• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Seek advice from appropriate superiors regarding compliance-related issues.
• Ability to prepare simple tax returns.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a master's degree in Accounting or another relevant field.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure clients comply with applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and follow firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
• Use referencing systems and workpapers that tie to the tax return.
• Complete tasks and organize files to minimize reviewer rework.
• Collect data needed to comply with filing requirements.
• Take initiative regarding impending due dates and engagement letters.
• Use tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review.
• Perform quarterly estimates and prepare extensions.
• Assist with responses to Internal Revenue Service notices.
• Assist in projecting year-end filings.
• Apply firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
• Assist with components of income tax provisions.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits, particularly by reducing current and future taxes.
• Use online research tools to gather pertinent tax information.
• Monitor tax law and client factual developments regularly, at least bi-weekly.
• Develop and communicate viewpoints to client service team personnel about how developments might affect clients.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern