Intern, Partnerships

Job Description

Intern, Partnerships

Join BDO as an Intern, Partnerships and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll develop specialized knowledge in partnership taxation. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your educational background while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic professional services environment. You will work alongside experienced team members, receiving guidance and coaching on a diverse range of partnership taxation issues, directly supporting BDO’s clients.

About the Role

As an Intern, Partnerships, you will significantly enhance your understanding of partnership taxation by actively participating in the preparation of various partnership-specific items. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with 704(b) and Taxable income allocations.
• Contributing to 704(b) and Tax Capital Account maintenance.
• Supporting liability analysis and allocations.
• Working on Tax Receivable Agreement calculations.

This role is designed to provide practical experience, allowing you to utilize your academic foundation while receiving invaluable direction from seasoned professionals. You will play a crucial role in supporting BDO’s clients, both directly and by assisting other client service teams.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Ensure clients comply with all applicable authorities, simultaneously minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”).
• Effectively use referencing systems and workpapers that directly tie to the tax return.
• Complete tasks and organize files to minimize rework by reviewers.
• Ensure all necessary data is collected to meet filing requirements.
• Proactively manage impending due dates.
• Assist in the projection of year-end filings.

Tax Consulting

• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, particularly by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes.
• Operate online research tools to gather pertinent tax information.
• Monitor tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis (daily, weekly, or at least bi-weekly).
• Develop and communicate viewpoints regarding how tax developments might affect clients to client service team personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Currently enrolled in a 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.

Compensation

Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

• California Range: $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr
• Colorado Range: $35.00/hr – $39.00/hr
• Illinois Range: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Maryland Range: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr – $36.00/hr
• New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr – $42.00/hr
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Ohio Range: $33.00/hr – $37.00/hr
• Washington Range: $37.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr

About BDO

At BDO, you’ll discover more than just a career – you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We champion flexibility and provide ample opportunities for advancement. Our culture thrives on making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and encouraging authenticity, all while making a positive difference in the world.

Our purpose, “helping people thrive every day,” is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a people-first culture by sharing financially in our growth with our U.S. team. Our professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries globally.

As the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), BDO offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership, enhancing their financial well-being. The annual ESOP allocation is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock, granting employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and increase in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions required. This stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to middle-market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies transform “business as usual” to “better than usual.” With deep industry knowledge, extensive resources, and an unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experiences of our professionals and clients.
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential.
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge, and experience to proactively help clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities.
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs.
• Focusing on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.
• Offering BDO Total Rewards that encompass much more than traditional benefits.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

“BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability”