Core Tax Intern – Winter 2027 (Detroit)
About this internship
BDO USA is hiring a Core Tax Intern for Winter 2027 in Detroit, MI, with a hybrid work model and pay of $30-$41 per hour. In this accounting and consulting internship, you’ll likely support core tax work while building skills relevant to a future CPA path. You must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting (or a related field), actively pursuing CPA-eligible school credits, and be proficient in Microsoft 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
- Strong attention to detail when working with numbers, documents, and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for sharing updates and asking questions.
- Comfort organizing files, tracking tasks, and following consistent processes.
- Ability to learn new tax concepts quickly and apply feedback from reviewers.
- Confidence using Excel for basic data cleanup, formatting, and calculations.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, update your resume to clearly list your accounting coursework and confirm you’re actively earning CPA-eligible credits. Prepare a short example of how you’ve used Excel and PowerPoint in class projects (what you built, what you learned), since those tools are specifically requested. If you’re local to Detroit, note your availability for a hybrid schedule.