Job Summary:

The Tax Intern, Fixed Asset Advisory Services supports the team in delivering fixed asset management services that promote accurate tax depreciation reporting. Responsibilities include importing and reconciling asset data, classifying assets for appropriate tax treatment, calculating federal and state depreciation, preparing workpapers, and producing standard or customized reports. Working under close supervision, this role provides hands-on tax consulting experience, exposure to client service, and opportunities to build technical and professional skills

Job Duties:

• Assists in gathering and organizing client data and supporting documentation
• Prepares and maintains basic workpapers for use in calculating accurate tax depreciation
• Performs directed research on federal tax depreciation topics and summarizes key points
• Supports the team in preparing draft tax depreciation forms and related schedules
• Attends team meetings and takes notes to track action items and project status
• Assists with administrative tasks such as file management and document formatting
• Observes client calls and internal discussions to gain exposure to client service and project management
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, required; with a focus in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferred

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel & Word, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentality
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of BDO
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment with a focus on superior customer service
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Desire to understand why a task is being performed and to seek learning opportunities

Our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. 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. 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.