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.

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets