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Specialty Tax Services Intern, Partnerships - Winter 2025 (Multiple Locations)

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BDO USA

May 11, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Dallas, +1

Requirements

  • Education:
  • Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, or Finance, required
  • Experience:
  • Leadership experience, preferred
  • License(s)/Certification(s):
  • Actively pursuing school credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, required
  • Software:
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, required
  • Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Developing analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
  • Able to work well in a team environment
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to follow instructions as directed

Responsibilities

  • Tax Compliance:
  • Ensures 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 tie 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
  • Assists in the projection of year-end filings
  • Tax Consulting:
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
  • 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
  • Other duties as required

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Specialty Tax Services Intern, Partnerships role?

The primary focus of the role is to develop knowledge in partnership taxation by assisting in the preparation of various partnership-specific items, including 704(b) and Taxable income allocations, Tax Capital Account maintenance, liability analysis and allocations, and Tax Receivable Agreement calculations.

What educational background is required for this internship position?

The position typically requires candidates to have a relevant educational background in accounting, finance, or a related field to support their understanding of partnership taxation issues.

Will interns receive guidance while performing their duties?

Yes, interns will work with experienced team members who will provide direction and coaching on a range of partnership taxation issues.

Are there opportunities for direct client interaction in this internship?

Yes, as a team member, the intern will support BDO’s clients directly as well as assist other BDO client service teams.

What specific skills or knowledge areas can I expect to develop during this internship?

Interns can expect to develop skills and knowledge in partnership taxation, including understanding 704(b) allocations, Taxable income and capital account maintenance, liability analysis, and Tax Receivable Agreement calculations.

What locations are available for the Winter 2025 internship?

The internship is available in multiple locations, though the specific locations are not listed in the job description.

How does this internship benefit my future career in tax services?

This internship provides practical experience in partnership taxation, essential skills development, exposure to client interactions, and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, all of which are beneficial for a future career in tax services.

When is the internship expected to take place?

The internship is expected to take place during Winter 2025.

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