Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Core Tax Services

Job Description

Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Summer 2027 (Richmond) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in Richmond, VA. BDO is a professional services firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally, helping them navigate complexity and move forward with clarity. This role offers an energetic self-starter the opportunity to gain a unique hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices and people, while utilizing their educational background and organizational skills. The internship is designed to foster critical relationships and maximize your chance for success in your career. At BDO, the firm builds strong relationships by supporting colleagues, clients, and communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. The purpose of BDO is to be the people clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most, guided by values that shape how the team works together and serves clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Richmond, VA
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Part of the Core Tax Services team, supervised by experienced professionals
• Mission: Utilize educational background and organizational skills to prepare tax returns and extensions, ensuring client compliance and maximizing tax benefits.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, tax software applications, online research tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare simple tax returns and extensions using tax software applications for review by experienced professionals.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Financial Provisioning: Assist with components of income tax provisions, correctly applying Firm policies and standards regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
• Tax Research: Utilize online research tools to gather pertinent tax information and monitor tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis.
• Client Support: Assist with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service and aid in the projection of year-end filings for clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or another relevant field, pursuing an entry-level career in tax services.
• Experience: No specific years of prior work experience are required; leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow instructions as directed; ability to work effectively in a team setting; seeks advice from appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance; ability to prepare simple tax returns.
• Bonus: Pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting or another relevant field, actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn.