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Specialized Tax Services – State and Local Tax Intern

BDO USA, P.C.
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Job Summary
BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The STS SALT Intern will be responsible for basic research and analysis of state and local tax (SALT) issues, along with utilization of tax software in the completion of basic tax returns and other tax filings and documents. In this role, the STS SALT Intern will have the opportunity to utilize his / her educational background while working side-by-side with more experienced Tax members who will provide direction and coaching related a range of state and local tax laws and resources. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.
 

Qualifications

Education
- 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

Job Duties
- Applies general understanding of knowledge and application of standards to effectively and efficiently deliver quality tax services
- 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
- Completes basic research on federal and state tax issues
- 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
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
- Assists in the preparation of tax presentations for client meetings
- Utilizes Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax-related software in the completion of basic tax returns with appropriate supervision, as applicable