Specialty Tax Services Intern, Customs & International Trade - Summer 2025 (Multiple Locations)

Job Summary:

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.
 

Job Duties:

• 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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program in Accounting, required
• Pursuing a Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, preferred
• Enrolled in a Juris Doctorate, Masters of Laws LLM, and or MBA program, preferred

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred.

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

 

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/hr

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 fin