Core Tax Associate – Summer 2026 (Charlotte)
BDO · Accounting, Business Development
About this internship
BDO is hiring a Core Tax Associate – Summer 2026 for an on-site role in Charlotte, NC. This internship is in the accounting and business development industry and is geared toward candidates progressing toward CPA, EA, or an equivalent U.S. tax credential. You’ll likely support tax work that includes preparing simple tax returns. The listed salary range is $78,000–$85,000 per year.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification required
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams
- progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction
- progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Nice to have
- Progress toward CPA exam eligibility with a clear plan for completing remaining credit hours.
- Introductory tax coursework or experience that helps you prepare simple tax returns accurately.
- Familiarity with core accounting, finance, economics, or statistics concepts from your bachelor’s program.
- Strong attention to detail to review figures and supporting information before finalizing a return.
- Clear communication skills to ask questions and document what you did and why.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you meet the degree path requirement (Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics, or another bachelor’s plus CPA certification) and that you’re eligible to sit for the CPA exams. In your resume, briefly note your current status toward CPA, EA, or an equivalent designation and include any experience preparing simple tax returns.