SALT Tax Intern: Entry-Level State & Local Tax Analysis

BDO USA, LLP; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Tax Intern for State and Local Tax to perform basic research and analysis on SALT issues and assist in preparing basic tax returns and filings under supervision.

You will collaborate with experienced Tax professionals, gaining exposure to state tax planning and usage of Caseware and Go Systems, as well as Microsoft Office tools, to support client work and learn industry practices.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or related field, or JD/LLM program.
• Leadership experience preferred; prior internship in accounting or public accounting is a plus.
• Active participation in accounting/finance organizations at college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies general understanding of standards to deliver quality SALT tax services.
• Ensures clients comply with authorities while minimizing tax burdens and adheres to firm policies.
• Performs basic research on federal and state tax issues; drafts memoranda and responses.
• Assists in preparation, filing and completion of tax returns and disclosures.
• Utilizes tax software under supervision to complete basic returns and documents.
• Contributes to audit defense of client returns and tax positions.
• Monitors tax law changes and applies them to assigned returns.

Skills

Communication skills

Research tax topics

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's/Master in Accounting/Taxation or related field; JD/LLM optional

Tools

Caseware

Go Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Tax Intern for State and Local Tax to perform basic research and analysis on SALT issues and assist in preparing basic tax returns and filings under supervision.

You will collaborate with experienced Tax professionals, gaining exposure to state tax planning and usage of Caseware and Go Systems, as well as Microsoft Office tools, to support client work and learn industry practices.