Core Tax Intern – Summer 2026 (Spokane)
About this internship
BDO USA is hiring a Core Tax Intern for Summer 2026 in Spokane, WA, with a hybrid work model. This paid internship offers $30–$41 per hour and is designed for students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in accounting or a related field who are actively pursuing CPA credits. You’ll likely support tax-related projects while using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
Required
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting or other relevant field required
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Nice to have
- Comfort working with spreadsheets in Excel, including organizing data and using basic formulas.
- Strong written communication skills for drafting clear emails and simple client-ready documents in Word.
- Ability to create clean, well-structured slides in PowerPoint to summarize work or findings.
- Attention to detail and an interest in learning how tax work is documented and reviewed.
- Time-management skills to balance internship responsibilities with ongoing coursework toward CPA eligibility.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, update your resume to clearly list your accounting program, expected graduation date, and progress toward CPA credits, and include a “Skills” section highlighting Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If you have relevant class projects, be ready to briefly explain what you did in Excel (how you organized data and checked accuracy) since that often comes up in interviews.