Core Tax Intern – Winter 2027 (Columbus)
About this internship
BDO USA is seeking a Core Tax Intern for Winter 2027 in Columbus, OH, with a hybrid work model. This internship is geared toward students in a Bachelorβs or Masterβs program in Accounting or a related field who are actively pursuing CPA-eligible school credits. The role is listed at $30β$41 per hour and will likely involve 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, including organizing data and performing basic calculations in Excel.
- Clear written communication skills for drafting emails and assembling client-ready documents in Word.
- Ability to create clean, organized slides in PowerPoint for internal updates or summaries.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing numbers and formatting across files.
- Time-management skills to balance internship responsibilities with coursework and CPA credit planning.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, update your resume to clearly show your accounting program status, expected graduation date, and progress toward CPA-eligible credits. Prepare a few concrete examples of how youβve used Excel, Word, and PowerPoint in coursework (e.g., a spreadsheet analysis, a written memo, and a short presentation) so you can discuss them in interviews.
