BDO USA, LLP
Specialty Tax Services Associate, Business Incentives Group - Summer 2026 (Detro
BDO USA, LLP, Troy, Michigan, United States, 48083
Job Summary
Our Specialized Tax Services ("STS") Business Incentives Group ("BIG") business has doubled in the last three years and tripled in the last six. STS BIG Associates are key to our success and central to our plans to continue as one of BDO's premiere national consulting practices. As an STS Tax Associate, Business Incentives Group, you will help achieve BDO's core purpose—helping people thrive every day—by helping companies and individuals identify and claim government incentives designed to promote innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the U.S. You will also focus on credits available for companies investing in sustainability and green initiatives. Our clients are leaders in innovation in technology, manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, retail, consumer products, and natural resources. As an STS BIG Associate, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with BDO professionals across lines and with our clients\' innovation leaders in tax, accounting, finance, and their engineering, software, manufacturing, scientific, medical, and other departments. STS BIG\'s short-term mission is to help our clients efficiently identify, document, and support on examination by tax authorities various incentives to which they are legally entitled. Our longer-term goal is to understand their business and drive value as trusted advisors who appreciate both operations and business drivers and how BDO can help achieve their goals. In pursuing this mission, we seek to help STS BIG Associates become trusted advisors, ensuring they have a clear sense of the importance and responsibilities of such a role, along with the training and opportunities to fill it. Toward that end, STS BIG Associates pursue opportunities to gain and improve skills in technical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development. Job Duties
Proactively assists in the execution of multiple client engagements Collaborates with other STS 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 STS BIG professionals and our clients, internal-BDO employees, and external partners Contributes to the development of your own technical acumen and STS BIG\'s market prominence Keeps up to date with local and national business and economic issues Actively participates in business development activities to identify and research opportunities for new and existing clients Contributes to, supports, and enhances the culture of STS BIG, our local offices, and BDO as a globally leading professional services firm Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education: Bachelor\'s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law, preferred Experience: Leadership experience, preferred Accounting based internship, preferred License/Certifications: N/A Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & intermediate knowledge of Word, 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 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 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: $85,000 - $120,000 Colorado Range: $78,000 - $120,000 Illinois Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000 Massachusetts Range: $85,000 - $120,000 Minnesota Range: $72,000 - $100,000 New Jersey Range: $80,000 - $100,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $120,000 Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000 Washington Range: $78,000 - $120,000 Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $100,000
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Our Specialized Tax Services ("STS") Business Incentives Group ("BIG") business has doubled in the last three years and tripled in the last six. STS BIG Associates are key to our success and central to our plans to continue as one of BDO's premiere national consulting practices. As an STS Tax Associate, Business Incentives Group, you will help achieve BDO's core purpose—helping people thrive every day—by helping companies and individuals identify and claim government incentives designed to promote innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the U.S. You will also focus on credits available for companies investing in sustainability and green initiatives. Our clients are leaders in innovation in technology, manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, retail, consumer products, and natural resources. As an STS BIG Associate, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with BDO professionals across lines and with our clients\' innovation leaders in tax, accounting, finance, and their engineering, software, manufacturing, scientific, medical, and other departments. STS BIG\'s short-term mission is to help our clients efficiently identify, document, and support on examination by tax authorities various incentives to which they are legally entitled. Our longer-term goal is to understand their business and drive value as trusted advisors who appreciate both operations and business drivers and how BDO can help achieve their goals. In pursuing this mission, we seek to help STS BIG Associates become trusted advisors, ensuring they have a clear sense of the importance and responsibilities of such a role, along with the training and opportunities to fill it. Toward that end, STS BIG Associates pursue opportunities to gain and improve skills in technical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development. Job Duties
Proactively assists in the execution of multiple client engagements Collaborates with other STS 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 STS BIG professionals and our clients, internal-BDO employees, and external partners Contributes to the development of your own technical acumen and STS BIG\'s market prominence Keeps up to date with local and national business and economic issues Actively participates in business development activities to identify and research opportunities for new and existing clients Contributes to, supports, and enhances the culture of STS BIG, our local offices, and BDO as a globally leading professional services firm Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education: Bachelor\'s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law, preferred Experience: Leadership experience, preferred Accounting based internship, preferred License/Certifications: N/A Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & intermediate knowledge of Word, 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 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 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: $85,000 - $120,000 Colorado Range: $78,000 - $120,000 Illinois Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000 Massachusetts Range: $85,000 - $120,000 Minnesota Range: $72,000 - $100,000 New Jersey Range: $80,000 - $100,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $120,000 Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000 Washington Range: $78,000 - $120,000 Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $100,000
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