Tax Intern, Financial Services Tax - Winter 2027 (NYC)

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. This opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience in tax services, prepare returns and extensions, and begin forging critical professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clients comply with all applicable tax authorities while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and ensures compliance with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM).
• Effectively uses referencing systems and workpapers that tie to tax returns.
• Completes tasks and organizes files to minimize rework by reviewers.
• Collects data to comply with filing requirements and takes initiative on impending due dates or engagement letters.
• Uses 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.
• Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48).
• Assists with components of income tax provisions.
• Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes.
• Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information.
• Monitors tax law and client factual developments regularly (daily, weekly, or bi-weekly).
• Develops and communicates viewpoints regarding how tax developments might affect clients.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or other relevant field (required).
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting or other relevant field (preferred).
• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Seeks advice from superiors regarding compliance issues.
• Ability to prepare simple tax returns.
• Leadership experience (preferred).

Pay

• California: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
• Colorado: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
• Illinois: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
• Maryland: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
• Massachusetts: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
• Minnesota: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
• New Jersey: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
• Ohio: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
• Virginia: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
• Washington: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
• Washington DC: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Benefits

BDO provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that offers participants a stake in the firm’s success. Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

• Assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients across the U.S. and globally.
• Opportunities to build a career around meaningful work with leaders invested in your success.
• ESOP as a qualified retirement plan, reinforcing an ownership mindset.