Tax Intern, Fixed Asset Advisory Services

BDO USA, Llp; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Tax Intern for Fixed Asset Advisory Services to support accurate tax depreciation reporting. You'll import and reconcile asset data, classify assets for tax treatment, and prepare workpapers under close supervision.

This internship provides hands-on tax consulting experience and exposure to client service while building technical skills. This role offers opportunities to develop professional skills and work within a collaborative team environment focused on client

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program with focus in Accounting, Tax or Finance preferred.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering and organizing client data and supporting documentation
• Prepares and maintains basic workpapers for 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

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Learning mindset

Education

Accounting/Finance degree program

Tools

Excel

Word

Office Suite

Job description

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

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets