Specialty Tax Services Intern, State and Local Tax - Summer 2025 (Grand Rapids)
BDO
- Grand Rapids, MI
- $28.00-37.00 per hour
- Training
- Full-time
- Tax Methodology
- Applies general understanding of knowledge and application of standards to effectively and efficiently deliver quality tax services
- Tax Compliance
- Ensures both 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”)
- Participates in the preparation, filing and completion of voluntary disclosure agreements for sales and use tax, income tax and unclaimed property
- Drafts tax memoranda, and other documents on various tax issues
- Assists in drafting responses to notices from state taxing authorities
- Prepares models for tax and unclaimed property exposure analysis
- Participates in the audit defense of client returns and tax positions
- Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements is obtained and identifies missing items needed to prepare assigned tax returns
- Monitors current tax law changes and applies appropriately to the preparation of assigned tax returns
- Manages collection and retention of all appropriate workpapers for assigned clients
- Research
- Completes basic research on federal and state tax issues
- Tax Consulting
- Partners with experienced SALT tax professionals to learn the basics of state tax planning
- Participates in client meetings with experienced tax professionals, as appropriate
- Establishes relationships with Core Tax Services and other Specialized Tax Services client service professionals
- Tax Specialization
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
- Strategy Development
- Assists in the preparation of tax presentations for client meetings
- Tax-Related Software
- Utilizes Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax-related software in the completion of basic tax returns with appropriate supervision, as applicable
- Other duties as required
- N/A
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or other relevant field, Juris Doctorate (J.D) program, or Master of Laws (LLM) program, required
- Leadership experience, preferred
- Prior internship or other work experience within an accounting setting or public accounting, preferred
- Membership and participation in accounting or finance organizations at the college level, preferred
- N/A
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to research taxation topics and communicate or compose written analysis effectively
- Basic knowledge of accounting and tax theory.
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns as well as drafting other tax related documents
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
Washington Range: $28.00/hr - $37.00/hrAbout Us:Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
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