Intern, Partnerships

Job Description

Intern, Partnerships | BDO USA, PC

The Tone:
This is an internship at BDO, located across multiple US regions. BDO provides comprehensive assurance, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop expertise in partnership taxation, providing hands-on experience by assisting in crucial tax-specific preparations and contributing to client success. You will work closely with seasoned team members, applying your educational background in a practical setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Multiple US Regions
• Pay: $32.00–$45.00 hourly
• Team: Works closely with seasoned team members and collaborates with other BDO client service teams.
• Mission: To develop expertise in partnership taxation, support BDO’s diverse clientele, and assist in preparing partnership-specific tax items.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Partnership Tax Preparation: Assist in preparing 704(b) and Taxable income allocations, 704(b) and Tax Capital Account maintenance, liability analysis and allocations, and Tax Receivable Agreement calculations.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure clients adhere to all applicable tax authorities while strategically minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Tax Consulting Support: Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods aimed at decreasing current and future tax liabilities for clients.
• Tax Research & Analysis: Utilize online research tools to gather pertinent tax information and insights, and monitor tax law developments to inform client service team personnel.
• Workpaper Management: Effectively utilize referencing systems, maintain workpapers that directly tie to tax returns, and meticulously organize files to minimize rework.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: Actively pursuing school credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Skills: Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, strong verbal and written communication skills, and developing analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Bonus: Leadership experience, a positive attitude, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to follow instructions accurately and as directed.