Tax Intern Leadership Program (TILP) - Winter & Summer 2028 (Houston)

Job Summary

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The BDO Tax Intern Leadership Program aims to attract top talent by offering a unique leadership experience across multiple tax lines: Core Tax Services (CTS), Private Client Services (PCS), and Specialty Tax Services (STS). This 20-week rotational internship provides diverse experiences and exclusive leadership access, expediting promotion. This 20-week internship will showcase all the opportunities within a tax career.

Job Duties

Tax Consulting

Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes

Federal and state income tax planning to ensure the most tax efficient domestic tax structure

International tax, transfer pricing, transaction tax consulting for companies engaging in worldwide opportunities and/or acquisitions

Succession and Wealth Transfer Planning with closely held business owners and their families

Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information

Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly

Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients

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”).

Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return

Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer

Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements

Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters

Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review

Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions

Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service

Assists in the projection of year-end filings

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

• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
• Performs other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Accounting or Finance, required
• Enrolled in a University Professional Program in Accounting (or similar), required
• Students must be vetted by the university (accounting professor, PPA program faculty, or similar) as a part of the selection process, required
• Letter of recommendation, preferred

Experience

• Leadership experience, preferred

License/Certifications

• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed

Ability to work effectively in a team setting

Possesses a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ability to prepare simple tax returns

Ability to pay attention to details, actively seek feedback, and offer assistance to various teams

Interest in developing a career post-graduation within business development.

Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

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.

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.

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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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