Tax Intern, Customs & International Trade - Summer 2027 (Multiple Locations)

BDO USA • New York, NY

10h

About The Position

The Tax Intern, Customs & International Trade, as a part of BDO’s Specialized
Tax Services – International department, will begin to utilize basic research
skills and apply their educational background to identify potential trade issues
and opportunities. This role will take direction from other, more experienced
members of the Team to assist in providing advice to clients in a variety of
industries on import and export matters.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program in Accounting, required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and basic legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment
• Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, preferred
• Enrolled in a Juris Doctorate, Masters of Laws LLM, and or MBA program, preferred
• Leadership experience, preferred.
• Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, preferred

Responsibilities

• Researches and assists in writing and reviewing international trade advice in areas relating to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade agreement, entry processes and customs valuation
• Researches U.S. and international import and export trade matters
• Formulates ideas and assists in delivering possible trade savings opportunities
• Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work
• Establishes relationships with BDO customs experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International
• Learns how to identify opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters
• Works with client service team personnel to assist in managing client expectations
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• 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.
• The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern