Co-op/Intern, Expatriate Tax (January 2025)

BDO Canada

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Toronto, +2

Requirements

How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow your expertise through learning & professional development
Your experience and education:
You are currently working towards a degree/diploma, focused in accounting
You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork
You have proven leadership skill and can take initiative to seek understanding
You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Apply the relevant technical knowledge you have acquired through your tax courses and apply it to assignments under the directions of a manager or other senior tax team member
Complete Canadian and US tax returns, gain exposure to Canadian and US tax files, contribute to compliance projects, and work on other Canadian and US tax assignments or research assigned
Develop project management skills by providing senior tax team members with timelines and status updates, monitoring the individual time spent on each file and reporting any concerns on the file that might impact these items
Deal with relative Government agencies on tax issues
Effectively communicating internally and externally on various tax matters
Assistance in the preparation of voluntary disclosures for various non-compliance such as Regulation 102 and non-compliance
Assistance on review of share-based compensation plans to determine the taxation of foreign plans for Canadian tax purposes
Assistance in drafting technical memorandums for our clients
Preparation of Canadian and U.S. personal tax returns, identifying potential tax issues on more complex tax returns and work with the Tax Managers, Senior Tax Managers and Partner on solutions
Preparation and review of foreign reporting forms (T1135)
Assistance on the international payroll such as shadow or split payrolls
Exit and Entrance interviews with current and potential clients alongside the Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager
Assists in the development of client consulting project plans for assigned clients and provides support in the completion of those consulting projects
Conduct and present tax research on various expatriate tax issues
Build client relationships through communication, client contact and responding to client requests

BDO Canada

Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024 I 2023 I 2022

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1921

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients across a variety of sectors and segments. For over 100 years, our team has served communities across Canada through a comprehensive range of assurance, tax, and consulting services, complemented by deep industry knowledge. With over 5000 people across 100 offices in Canada, and more than 1,800 offices in 164 countries, BDO is well-positioned to assist clients with both domestic and global needs. Our people-first approach to our talent experience has earned us multiple awards, including a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024.