Tax Intern Jobs in Minnesota
Tax Intern jobs in Minnesota are consistently active, with demand concentrated in public accounting, corporate tax, and financial services across a state that hosts a dense cluster of Fortune 500 headquarters. The Twin Cities metro anchors the majority of openings, with additional hiring in Rochester and Duluth, where regional firms and anchor institutions maintain steady intern programs. Well-known employers like Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Target regularly bring on tax interns across federal, state, and international tax specialties. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary:
BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will be responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as organizational skills in the service of firm's client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.
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”)
- Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
- Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
- Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
- Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters
- Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
- Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
- Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
- Assists in the projection of year-end filings
- 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”)
- 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 components of income tax provisions
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Tax Consulting
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
- Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
- Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Other duties as required - Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
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Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education :
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting or other relevant field required
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting or other relevant field preferred
Experience :
- Leadership experience preferred
License/Certifications:
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
Software :
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Click here to find out more !
Job Summary:
BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will be responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as organizational skills in the service of firm's client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.
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”)
- Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
- Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
- Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
- Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters
- Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
- Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
- Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
- Assists in the projection of year-end filings
- 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”)
- 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 components of income tax provisions
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Tax Consulting
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
- Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
- Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Other duties as required - Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
-
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education :
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting or other relevant field required
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting or other relevant field preferred
Experience :
- Leadership experience preferred
License/Certifications:
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
Software :
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Click here to find out more !
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax intern jobs across Minnesota.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or taxation
- Completed or enrolled in core accounting coursework including tax principles and financial reporting
- Eligible or on track to sit for the CPA exam under Minnesota Board of Accountancy requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with tax preparation or ERP software
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet firm deadlines during busy season
- Prior coursework or experience in federal and Minnesota state individual or corporate tax
Tax Intern Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax intern in Minnesota?
Most tax intern roles in Minnesota require active enrollment in an accredited accounting or finance program, with a focus on completing the credit hours needed to sit for the CPA exam under the Minnesota Board of Accountancy, which oversees licensure in the state. Firms typically recruit through campus programs at the University of Minnesota, St. Thomas, and Carlson School. Strong academic standing in tax coursework and a demonstrated interest in public or corporate accounting are the standard baseline expectations.
Which companies hire tax interns in Minnesota?
Employers hiring tax interns in Minnesota right now include CliftonLarsonAllen, RSM, and Eide Bailly, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and regional public accounting firms means intern programs here tend to be structured, competitive, and recurring each busy season.
Which Minnesota cities have the most tax intern jobs?
Minneapolis, Mankato, and Roseville have the most tax intern openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis and St. Paul together drive the bulk of listings because the metro is home to major corporate headquarters, the Big Four accounting firms, and a large cluster of regional firms, while Rochester and Duluth generate steady demand from healthcare systems, regional banks, and local accounting practices.
Are there remote tax intern jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than some fields, since much of tax intern work involves document review, data entry, and software-based preparation that translates well to remote settings. About 50% of tax intern openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions more common at larger corporate tax departments than at local public accounting firms that prefer in-person client collaboration.
How can I get hired as a tax intern in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to structured intern programs at Minnesota's large public accounting offices or corporate tax departments before completing your degree. Big Four firms and regional players like CliftonLarsonAllen actively recruit through the Carlson School of Management and University of St. Thomas career fairs for candidates with no prior paid tax experience. Completing a volunteer tax preparation program through VITA, which has active Minnesota sites, builds practical credentials, and finishing relevant tax coursework before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over peers who are earlier in their programs.
Where can I find and apply to tax intern jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to tax intern jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills, availability, and target area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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