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Tax Automation & Innovation Intern - Summer 2025 - Chicago

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BDO USA

Apr 14

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or Technology, leadership experience, and a desire to obtain CPA or other relevant certifications. Strong communication, decision-making, and team collaboration skills are a must.
  • You will assist in executing unique tax strategies, participate in project meetings, gather client requirements, draft requests, review data, and contribute to internal standards. Manage project tasks, communicate progress, and identify client expectations.

Requirements

  • Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, required
  • Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or Technology, required
  • Experience:
  • Leadership experience, preferred
  • License/Certifications:
  • Desire to obtain CPA certification, Attorney, Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”), Alteryx, RPA, or other Analytics software certification (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred
  • Language:
  • N/A
  • Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to work well remotely
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong internal and external networking/relationship-building skills
  • Sound decision-making skills
  • Ability to work within teams
  • A basic understanding or willingness to learn tax and/or solution development concepts
  • A basic knowledge or willingness to learn engagement management including but not limited to, preparation of budgets, project plans, engagement letters, billing, and collection, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Tax Consulting:
  • Seeks to learn the full picture of an external client or internal teams’ business and assists in executing on the development of unique strategies aligned with business objectives
  • May participate in internal and external planning or project delivery meetings, that may include solutions workshops or training
  • Seeks to learn work plans for tax consulting projects performed for one's clients
  • May be involved in gathering client requirements, drafting client requests lists, reviewing client data and workpapers and redesigning such workpapers and processes as instructed by staff and management
  • Seeks opportunities to understand the process of drafting clear and compelling enhancements to tax process, technology, and data challenges.
  • Seeks to learn how to establish and contribute to internal standards and processes for the practice
  • Seeks to understand complex technical items and communicate them to target audience so that relevant issues are clearly understood
  • Seeks to learn how to to architect solutions that address all facets of developing new business capabilities a) Strategy, b) Organization/ People, c) Processes/Controls, d) Technology/Enabling Tools
  • Engagement/Project Management:
  • Demonstrates basic project and process management skills; can effectively manage responsibilities associated with one or more large scale, complex projects as directed by TaxAI leadership
  • Gains exposure to establishing methodology and determining the appropriate work plan for a given client or internal team working with TaxAI leadership
  • Gains exposure to ownership of risk mitigation and quality assurance, with support from leadership
  • Develops understanding of proper scoping and works with Tax Performance Engineering team as appropriate to ensure client engagement terms are followed
  • Executes standard project setup procedures, tracking and gains exposure to billing and basic project economic management, including delivery of individually assigned project tasks on time and within budget
  • Clearly and proactively communicates progress on projects with engagement leaders
  • Client Service:
  • Gains exposure in identifying internal teams’ and client expectations at the beginning of a project or engagement
  • Other duties as required

BDO USA

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Accounting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1910
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm that offers a wide range of assurance, tax, and advisory services. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality, tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of its clients across various industries. BDO focuses on helping businesses navigate complex challenges, optimise performance, and achieve their strategic objectives. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, BDO strives to build long-term relationships and deliver value through deep industry expertise and a personalised approach.

Culture & Values

  • Empowerment Through Knowledge

    Be curious. Listen intently. Be direct. Share what you know.

  • People First

    We before me. Care. Earn trust and be trusting. Be respectful.

  • Exceptional Every Day, Every Way

    Model excellence. Have integrity. Be a true professional. Everyone is a client.

  • Embrace Change

    Move to improve. Be forward thinking. Lead the way. Grow and help others grow.

  • Choose Accountability

    Do what you'll say you'll do. Take personal responsibility. Be humble. Mind the bottom line.

Benefits

  • Growth

    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to empower your career journey

  • BDO Flex

    Flexibility at BDO is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We encourage our people to collaborate with their teams to achieve work+life fit

  • Personal Satisfaction

    A culture that allows you to love what you do and where you do it

  • Family

    Options that help you put your family first. Including: parental leave, pet insurance and long-term care benefits

  • Paid Time Off

    A culture that encourages employees to rest and recharge, with 12 holidays celebrated annually, including a week off at the end of the year

  • Wellness

    Programs designed to help you reduce stress and improve overall health and well-being

  • Retirement Benefits

    Plan for your future with a competitive 401k plan and a defined benefit plan offered through BDO’s ESOP

  • Benefits Program

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