International Tax Associate - Summer 2025

Full-time

No

Travel Required Yes, 20 % of the Time

H1: International Tax Associate - Summer 2025 (San Francisco)
H2: Join BDO's International Tax Services Team!

Bold Headline: BDO is Seeking an International Tax Associate for Summer 2025 in San Francisco!

BDO, a leading accounting and advisory organization, is seeking an International Tax Associate to join our team in San Francisco for the summer of 2025. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for international tax and a desire to make a positive impact in the world. If you have a background in accounting or business and are looking for a place where your work is valued and impactful, BDO may be the perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities:

- Utilize tax research skills to provide international tax advice to clients
- Develop work plans for assigned clients
- Stay updated on daily tax law and client factual developments
- Coordinate with BDO colleagues in over 160 countries to align US tax rules with foreign tax law for client transactions
- Specialize in one or more areas of international tax
- Conduct research and prepare Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions
- Assist in obtaining required client information for international tax compliance forms and reporting
- Gain a basic understanding of tax compliance and controversy procedures
- Utilize tax research databases and software
- Develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues
- Adhere to Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or another business-related major
- ., LLM, and/or MST/MBT preferred
- Previous internship experience in a professional services firm preferred
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a . jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA) preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with tax research databases and software
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Familiarity with general calculations and taxable conditions
- Strong legal writing background and understanding of the IRAC method of analysis

Salary Information:

- California Range: $65,000 - $110,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $76,000 - $110,000
- Washington Range: $65,000 - $110,000

About BDO:

At BDO, we value individuality and 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. Our purpose of helping people thrive every day drives everything we do, and we are committed to delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

As an ESOP company, we prioritize putting people first and offer a unique opportunity for our employees to share financially in our growth and success. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients in the US and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

We celebrate diversity, empower our team members to reach their full potential, and value ingenuity and innovation to drive our business forward. We also have a strong focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.

Join BDO's International Tax Services team and be a part of a growing and dynamic organization that values your individuality and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Click here to find out more and apply today!

jurisdiction), or internal revenue service enrolled agent (“ea”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred

software:

proficient in the use of microsoft office suite, specifically word, excel and powerpoint, preferred
experience utilizing ria, bna, lexis nexis and/or westlaw, preferred

language:

n/a


other knowledge, skills & abilities:

solid verbal and written communications skills
strong analytical and basic legal and tax research skills
solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
capable of successfully multi-tasking while working within independently or within a team environment
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
basic knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
strong legal writing background and familiarity with the irac method of analysis
in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation


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

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