Seasonal Tax Scanner (Feb - April)

What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more.  B-P-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.   We are a forward-thinking, full-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.  While we are one of the largest California-based accounting firms, our flexible work locations and schedules mean we have professionals across the continent. Our teams and our clients drive us to provide quality services and ignite unique insights and ideas that contribute to our continued success. Our clients come from different backgrounds and industries, which keep our people intellectually challenged every day. 
Our initiatives and ideals lead to our continued recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area and beyond. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments. 
Interns will work as staff through the busy season, working busy season hours, and experiencing what it is like to be an Associate at BPM from mid-January through the tax deadline on April 18, 2022. Depending on the intern’s availability, we are open to part-time or full-time internship schedules.

What we're looking for:

• An interest in beginning a career in public accounting after graduation
• Students who are in their Freshman or Sophomore year of studies
• Working towards a business degree - preferably with an emphasis in Accounting
• The ability to come into the Menlo Park, CA office 16-20 hours per week during normal work hours (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM).
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a strong desire to work in a team environment

You can expect to:

• Assemble tax returns based on information received by the client
• Be involved with word processing, scanning, data entry, copying, report assembly, outside office errands and miscellaneous tasks as requested by the Tax Department
• Focus on the processing of tax returns per BPM procedures which requires client status and due date database maintenance, report generation and delivery preparation 

Additional notes about this role

• This is a part-time role that will begin in February 2023 and conclude on Friday, April 21, 2023
• This is not a remote position and will require that you formally go into the office to complete your tasks. Our office is located at 4200 Bohannon Drive Suite 250 Menlo Park, CA 94025
• We will work with your class schedule to determine which days/hours you're available to work
• In the past, high-performing Tax Scanners have converted into interns the following year.
• Most scanners will work between 16-24 hours per week depending on availability
• This job will pay $18/hour

$18/hr*The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position.  Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.
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