Core Tax Intern - Summer 2024 (San Jose)

BDO USA, LLPSan Jose, CA
Paid Internship

11 days ago

Description

Job Title

Core Tax Services Intern

Job Location

Various locations within the United States

Job Overview

The Core Tax Services Intern at BDO is an opportunity for energetic self-starters to gain hands-on experience in tax compliance and consulting. This position will provide exposure to the firm's practices and people, as well as the chance to establish critical relationships for future success in your career.

Compensation

Salary ranges vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location:

  • California Range: $31.00/hr - $39.00/hr
  • Colorado Range: $22.00/hr - $30.00/hr
  • New York City/Valhalla Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
  • Washington Range: $31.00/hr - $36.00/hr

Responsibilities

The Core Tax Services Intern will be responsible for:

  • Tax Compliance:
    • Ensuring client compliance with applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens
    • Complying with firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM)
    • Completing tasks and organizing files efficiently
    • Collecting necessary data for filing requirements
    • Working with tax software applications for simple tax returns
    • Assisting with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
    • Assisting in year-end filing projections
  • ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals:
    • Applying firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
    • Assisting with components of income tax provisions
  • Tax Consulting:
    • Developing and implementing methods to maximize client benefits and minimize taxes
    • Monitoring tax law and client developments regularly
    • Communicating viewpoints on how developments affect clients

Requirements

To be considered for the Core Tax Services Intern position, you should have:

  • Education:
    • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or a relevant field (required)
    • Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field (preferred)
  • Experience:
    • Leadership experience (preferred)
  • License/Certifications:
    • Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
  • Software Skills:
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to follow instructions
    • Effective team player
    • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
    • Seeks guidance from superiors regarding compliance issues
    • Ability to prepare simple tax returns

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Career Paths

People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Accounting69%

  • Business Administration Management And Operations11%

  • Business Commerce4%

  • Economics3%

  • Management Science1%

  • 156 other majors9%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • PwC
  • Ernst & Young
  • Deloitte
  • KPMG
  • McGladrey
  • Mcgladrey
Typical benefits offered for paid internships

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59.4%

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Relocation Assistance

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65.1%

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Housing Assistance

(avg. $2,892)

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43.8%

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Travel Stipend

(avg. $978)

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4.7%

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Tuition Reimbursement

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17.5%

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Medical Insurance

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25.7%

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401(k) Company Match

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49.7%

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Paid Holidays

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Average internship hourly pay

For West region

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Typical pay range:

$20.14 - $25.90

Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For San Jose, CA | $4,948/mo

  • Housing/Rent$2,449

  • Miscellaneous$1,057

  • Food$550

  • Utilities$534

  • Transportation$358

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