Tax Intern, Core Tax Services

Job Description

Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Winter 2028 (Madison) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at BDO USA, located in Madison, WI. BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who think and act like entrepreneurs, providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients globally. The firm fosters strong relationships through care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow. As an ESOP company, BDO also offers participants a stake in its success, reinforcing an ownership mindset. This opportunity allows an intern to gain a unique hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices and people, forging critical relationships. The Tax Intern will leverage their educational background and organizational skills to serve the firm’s client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under experienced supervision.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Madison, WI
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Reports to more experienced Core Tax Services professionals
• Mission: Utilize educational background and organizational skills to serve clients by preparing tax returns and extensions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), tax software applications, online research tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Ensure clients comply with all applicable authorities, minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and that teams adhere to Firm policies and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare simple tax returns and extensions using tax software applications for review, organizing files to minimize rework, and collecting necessary data.
• Tax Accruals Assistance: Assist with components of income tax provisions, applying Firm policies regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48 (ASC 740).
• Tax Consulting Support: Assist with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing current and future taxes.
• Tax Research & Monitoring: Operate online research tools to gather pertinent tax information and regularly monitor tax law and client factual developments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting or another relevant field. Entry-Level.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required; leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to follow instructions as directed, and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Bonus: Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting or other relevant field, actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, positive attitude and willingness to learn, and the ability to prepare simple tax returns.