BDO USA · 4 months ago
Core Tax Associate - Summer 2026 (Pittsburgh)
626 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$78K/yr - $85K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerBDO USA is a leading professional services firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services. The Tax Associate, Core Tax Services is responsible for assisting with the preparation of tax returns and conducting research to ensure compliance with tax regulations while minimizing clients’ tax burdens.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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”)
Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible
Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return
Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process
Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list
Documents all significant tax positions
Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions
Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work
Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence
Identifies potential relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics required OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification required
Preferred
Masters in Accountancy or Taxation preferred
Leadership experience preferred
Accounting based internship preferred
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment preferred
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Takes appropriate actions without being asked
Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
Founded in 1910
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Wayne Berson
CEO and BDO Principal
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
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