Tax Intern Leadership Program TILP Winter Summer 2028 Dallas

Job Summary: BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The BDO Tax Intern Leadership Program aims to attract top talent by offering a unique leadership experience across multiple tax lines: Core Tax Services (CTS), Private Client Services (PCS), and Specialty Tax Services (STS). This 20-week rotational internship provides diverse experiences and exclusive leadership access, expediting promotion. This 20-week internship will showcase all the opportunities within a tax career. Job Duties: Tax Consulting 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 Tax Compliance 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 Tax Specialization Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation Strategy Development Assists in the preparation of tax presentations for client meetings Tax-Related Software Utilizes Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax-related software in the completion of basic tax returns with appropriate supervision, as applicable Other Duties: Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance Performs other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: 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 Letter of recommendation, preferred Experience: Leadership experience, preferred License/Certifications: Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, preferred Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred Language: N/A Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BDO USA, PC