Job Description

:Job Summary:The Tax Intern, Tax Automation & Innovation, as a member of the Tax Automation & Innovation team, applies their educational background and experience in order to collaborate with clients of the firm and team members to implement tax automation tools.The Tax Intern, Tax Automation & Innovation is responsible for collaborating with TaxAI staff and management to assess client tax departments end-to-end and assist in executing on the client's needs for automation across tax data, process, technology, and workforce. Client engagements may include optimization or implementation of existing client tools, custom BDO tax/data solutions or 3rd party vendor solutions. The Tax Intern, Tax Automation & Innovation is charged with participating in engagements under the direction of TaxAI staff, management and leadership including exposure to design, build, test and deployment of solutions as well as assisting in developing training and documentation during the final client hand-off stage. Duties often include participating in ongoing maintenance and consulting as well as providing support to clients' post-implementation, such as on-site or virtual xe2x80x9cgo-livexe2x80x9d or close assistance within new systems. Other responsibilities may include collaborating with multiple other offices within the firm to assist other business line engagement teams in delivering tax solutions to their clients as well as supporting the firm through development of new internal tax solutions or consulting and training on existing internal tax processes, technologies, and applications.Job Duties:

• Tax Consulting

• Seeks to learn the full picture of an external client or internal teams' business and assists in executing on the development of unique strategies aligned with business objectives
• May participate in internal and external planning or project delivery meetings, that may include solutions workshops or training
• Seeks to learn work plans for tax consulting projects performed for one's clients
• May be involved in gathering client requirements, drafting client requests lists, reviewing client data and workpapers and redesigning such workpapers and processes as instructed by staff and management
• Seeks opportunities to understand the process of drafting clear and compelling enhancements to tax process, technology, and data challenges.
• Seeks to learn how to establish and contribute to internal standards and processes for the practice
• Seeks to understand complex technical items and communicate them to target audience so that relevant issues are clearly understood
• Seeks to learn how to to architect solutions that address all facets of developing new business capabilities a) Strategy, b) Organization/ People, c) Processes/Controls, d) Technology/Enabling Tools
• Engagement/Project Management

• Demonstrates basic project and process management skills; can effectively manage responsibilities associated with one or more large scale, complex projects as directed by TaxAI leadership
• Gains exposure to establishing methodology and determining the appropriate work plan for a given client or internal team working with TaxAI leadership
• Gains exposure to ownership of risk mitigation and quality assurance, with support from leadership
• Develops understanding of proper scoping and works with Tax Performance Engineering team as appropriate to ensure client engagement terms are followed
• Executes standard project setup procedures, tracking and gains exposure to billing and basic project economic management, including delivery of individually assigned project tasks on time and within budget
• Clearly and proactively communicates progress on projects with engagement leaders
• Client Service

• Gains exposure in identifying internal teams' and client expectations at the beginning of a project or engagement
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, required
• Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or Technology, required

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Desire to obtain CPA certification, Attorney, Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (xe2x80x9cEAxe2x80x9d), Alteryx, RPA, or other Analytics software certification (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work well remotely
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong internal and external networking/relationship-building skills
• Sound decision-making skills
• Ability to work within teams
• A basic understanding or willingness to learn tax and/or solution development concepts
• A basic knowledge or willingness to learn engagement management including but not limited to, preparation of budgets, project plans, engagement letters, billing, and collection, etc.

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: $37.00/hr - $41.00/hr
Illinois Range: $34.00/hr - $36.00/hr
Maryland Range: $33.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $30.00/hr - $34.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $33.00/hrAbout Us: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 xe2x80x9cbenefits.xe2x80x9d

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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