BDO USA · 19 hours ago
Tax Intern Leadership Program (TILP) - Winter & Summer 2027 (Dallas)
Dallas, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2027 WinterBDO USA is seeking candidates for their Tax Intern Leadership Program, which offers a unique leadership experience across multiple tax lines. This 20-week rotational internship provides diverse experiences in tax consulting, compliance, and specialization, aimed at maximizing client benefits and ensuring compliance with tax laws.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
Federal and state income tax planning to ensure the most tax efficient domestic tax structure
International tax, transfer pricing, transaction tax consulting for companies engaging in worldwide opportunities and/or acquisitions
Succession and Wealth Transfer Planning with closely held business owners and their families
Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information
Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters
Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
Assists in the projection of year-end filings
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
Assists in the preparation of tax presentations for client meetings
Utilizes Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax-related software in the completion of basic tax returns with appropriate supervision, as applicable
Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting or Finance, required
Enrolled in a University Professional Program in Accounting (or similar), required
Students must be vetted by the university (accounting professor, PPA program faculty, or similar) as a part of the selection process, required
Preferred
Letter of recommendation, preferred
Leadership experience, preferred
Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Possesses a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Ability to pay attention to details, actively seek feedback, and offer assistance to various teams
Interest in developing a career post-graduation within business development
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
Founded in 1910
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
Cristin Boynton
Principal, Tax Automation & Innovation
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