Tax Associate, Business Incentives Group - Summer 2027 (Philadelphia)

BDO USA is a leading professional services firm that is seeking a Tax Associate for its Business Incentives Group. In this role, you will assist clients in identifying and claiming government incentives to promote innovation and economic growth, while also developing your skills to become a trusted advisor in the field.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assists in the execution of multiple client engagements
• Collaborates with other BIG professionals in all aspects of our business, e.g., innovating; developing and implementing better strategies and processes for our services, marketing, etc
• Establishes effective working relationships directly with BIG professionals and our clients, internal—other BDO employees—and external
• 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, with BDO professionals and others, and helps to identify and research opportunities for new and existing clients
• Contributes to, supports, and enhances the culture of BIG, our local offices, and BDO as a globally leading professional services firm
• Other duties as required

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentality
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus
• Superior organizational skills and project management skills required with 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
• Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law, preferred
• Leadership experience, preferred
• Accounting based internship, preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & intermediate knowledge of Word, preferred

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits

Company Overview

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