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Tax Intern, Core Tax Services
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Job Description
Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Summer 2027 | BDO USA
The Tone:
This is a summer internship at BDO USA, located in Norfolk, VA. BDO is a global assurance, tax, and advisory services firm that helps clients navigate complexity and achieve their goals. This role is crucial for an energetic self-starter to gain hands-on experience, apply their educational background, and begin building critical relationships for a successful career in tax services. Interns will contribute to serving the firm’s client base by preparing returns and extensions under the guidance of experienced professionals.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Norfolk, VA
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Reports to more experienced Core Tax Services professionals
• Mission: Utilize educational background and organizational skills to prepare tax returns and extensions for the firm’s client base.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), tax software applications, online research tools
What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Work with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review and prepare extensions.
• Client Support: Assist with preparing quarterly estimates and responding to notices from the Internal Revenue Service.
• Financial Reporting: Contribute to components of income tax provisions related to ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48).
• Tax Consulting: Monitor tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis using online research tools.
• Engagement Management: Organize engagement files, effectively use referencing systems, and ensure data collection complies with filing requirements.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or another relevant field.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required; leadership experience preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong written and verbal communication, ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team, and capability to prepare simple tax returns.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field, actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
