Tax Associate, Business Incentives Group

About the Role

As a Tax Associate in BDO's Business Incentives Group (BIG), you will help companies and individuals identify and claim government incentives promoting innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the U.S. You will also focus on credits for companies investing in sustainability and green initiatives. Our clients are leaders in innovation across various industries. You will have the opportunity to innovate and collaborate with BDO professionals and clients' innovation leaders in tax, accounting, finance, engineering, software, manufacturing, scientific, medical, and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively assists in the execution of multiple client engagements
• Collaborates with other BIG professionals in all aspects of our business, including innovating and developing strategies and processes for services, marketing, etc.
• Establishes effective working relationships directly with BIG professionals and clients (both internal BDO employees and external parties)
• Contributes to the development of your own technical acumen and BIG’s market prominence
• Keeps up to date with local and national business and economic issues
• Actively participates in business development activities to further develop a professional network and identify/research opportunities for new and existing clients
• Contributes to, supports, and enhances the culture of BIG, local offices, and BDO
• Other duties as required

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law, preferred
• Leadership experience, preferred
• Accounting based internship, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentality
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels
• Ability to work independently within a team environment with a customer service focus
• Superior organizational skills and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong initiative and drive to lead while seeking opportunities to enhance and grow the BIG practice