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Tax Associate, Core Tax Services - Summer 2027 (Phoenix)

BDO · Phoenix, Arizona

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PayNot posted
LevelStaff · Tax
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportOn their careers site
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
ExperienceNot stated
PostedOct 8, 2026
Found by usOct 9, 2026
Last checkedOct 9, 2026

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Prepare simple tax returns, assist with tax research and tax provision work for firm clients using tax software.

Student or new gradEarly career, studying for the CPA

Worth knowing: Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam prior to start date

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“We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.”

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Company: Job title: Tax Associate, Core Tax Services - Summer 2027 (Phoenix) Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States Job Summary: The Tax Associate, Core Tax Services is responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as communication and organizational skills by assisting with the preparation of tax returns and research. In this role, the Tax Associate, Core Tax Services will be charged with utilizing basic research skills and working with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review. Job Duties: Tax Compliance Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”) Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list Documents all significant tax positions ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48 Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions Tax Consulting Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence Identifies potentially relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics OR...

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