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Specialty Tax Services Intern, International Tax Services - Summer 2025 - San Francisco

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BDO USA

May 11

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferred
  • Enrolled in a Bachelors or Master’s program in Accounting, Taxation or Master of Laws (LLM ) degree program other relevant field, required
  • Experience:
  • Leadership experience, preferred
  • License/Certifications:
  • J.D. or pursuing credits towards a CPA, preferred
  • Software:
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
  • Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
  • Language:
  • N/A
  • Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow instructions as directed
  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance

Responsibilities

  • Tax Consulting:
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
  • Gains exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients
  • Learns about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts
  • Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis
  • Coordinates with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law to impact client transactions
  • Tax Specialization:
  • Begins to develop an understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding International taxation and explores specializing in one or more international tax areas
  • Research:
  • Identifies when research is necessary and frames issue to be researched; identifies sources of all reliable and relevant information including information tending to contradict preferred positions; accesses those sources and retrieves that information; analyzes facts and authorities; understands their weight; and reports on analysis
  • Assists in preparing Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions
  • Tax Compliance:
  • Assists in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
  • Begins to develop a basic level of understanding of tax compliance as evidenced by:
  • Ability to use Firm tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax preparation process
  • Understanding international tax compliance topics such as Subpart F income, Earnings and Profits adjustments and foreign tax credits and analyzing cross-border transactions for tax return impacts, including Section 351 and Section 304 transactions, liquidations under Sections 331 and 332, and reorganizations under Section 368
  • Tax Technology:
  • Utilizes tax research databases such as RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis
  • Utilizes Go Systems, and other tax-related software with some supervision
  • ASC 740-10 Begins to develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues.
  • Understands and applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
  • Other duties as required

FAQs

What will be the primary responsibilities of the Specialty Tax Services Intern?

The primary responsibilities of the Specialty Tax Services Intern will include assisting in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters, performing tax research and analysis of various international tax issues, and working with software applications to help clients with their tax reporting obligations for international operations.

What qualifications are required for the intern position?

While specific qualifications are not listed, candidates should ideally have an educational background in tax, finance, accounting, or a related field, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to learn from experienced team members.

Is prior experience in tax services necessary for this role?

No, prior experience is not necessary for this role. The intern will receive guidance from more experienced team members and is expected to utilize their educational background to learn about international tax services.

Where will the internship be located?

The internship will be located in San Francisco.

When does the internship program start?

The internship program is set for Summer 2025.

Will the intern have the opportunity to work directly with clients?

Yes, the intern will assist in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters under the guidance of more experienced team members.

What kind of skills will the intern need to utilize in this position?

The intern will need to utilize their organizational skills, research abilities, and familiarity with tax analysis, as well as knowledge of software applications relevant to tax reporting for international operations.

How will the intern's work contribute to the team?

The intern's work will contribute to the team's ability to provide international tax advice and assist clients in navigating their cross-border tax matters efficiently.

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    From day one, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA and prescription insurance for the whole family