Tax Intern, Partnerships - Summer 2027 (Boston)

Job Summary:

As an Intern, Partnerships, you will develop your knowledge in partnership taxation through assisting in preparation of various partnership specific items including but not limited to 704(b) and Taxable income allocations, 704(b) and Tax Capital Account maintenance, liability analysis and allocations, and Tax Receivable Agreement calculations. In this role the Intern, Partnerships will have the opportunity to utilize their educational background while working with more experienced team members who will provide direction and coaching related to a range of partnership taxation issues.  As a team member, you will support BDO’s clients both directly and through support of other BDO client service teams. 

Job Duties:

Tax Compliance

• Ensures 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 tie 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
  • Assists in the projection of year-end filings

Tax Consulting

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, or Finance, required

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Actively pursuing school credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, required

Software:

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Developing analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions as directed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $35.00/hr - $39.00/hr 
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr 
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr 
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr 
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr 
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr 
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr 
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr 
Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr 
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr 
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

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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