Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Core Tax Services

This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in San Jose, CA. BDO is a global organization providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients worldwide, fostering an energetic and entrepreneurial environment. The firm prides itself on strong relationships, supporting employees, clients, and communities. This role is crucial for future tax professionals to gain hands‑on experience, understand firm practices, and build essential career relationships within the Core Tax Services team.

• Role:
  Internship
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person San Jose, CA
• Pay: $40.00-$45.00 hourly
• Team:
  Reports to and is supervised by experienced Core Tax Services professionals.
• Mission:
  This person will prepare tax returns and extensions for clients, ensuring compliance with authorities while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), tax software applications, online research tools.

• Tax Compliance:
  Prepare simple tax returns and extensions, ensuring clients comply with all applicable authorities and firm policies, while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Tax Provision Support:
  Assist with components of income tax provisions (ASC 740), correctly applying firm policies and standards.
• Tax Consulting:
  Help develop and implement efficient methods to maximize client benefits, primarily by decreasing current and future taxes.
• Research & Analysis:
  Operate online research tools to gather pertinent tax information and monitor tax law developments, communicating potential impacts to the client service team.
• Client Correspondence:
  Assist with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service and help project year-end filings for clients.

• Background:
  Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting or another relevant field, pursuing an entry-level career in tax services.
• Experience:
  
  No specific years required; leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team setting; positive attitude and willingness to learn; ability to prepare simple tax returns.
• Bonus:
  Pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting or other relevant field; actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.