Tax Intern, Business Incentives Group

Job Description

Tax Intern, Business Incentives Group | BDO USA, PC

The Tone:
This is an internship position within BDO’s rapidly expanding Business Incentives Group (BIG), which operates across various U.S. locations. BDO’s BIG helps companies and individuals identify and claim government incentives, such as the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit, designed to promote innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Clients span diverse industries like technology, manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, and retail. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a premiere consulting environment, collaborating with professionals and client innovation leaders to help businesses thrive every day.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Various U.S. Locations
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Mission: To efficiently and effectively help clients identify, document, and support various government incentives during examination by tax authorities, while developing as a trusted advisor.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagements: Assist in the execution of multiple client engagements.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with BIG professionals in innovating, developing, and implementing improved strategies and processes for services, as well as marketing.
• Relationship Building: Establish effective working relationships directly with BIG professionals and other BDO employees.
• Skill Development: Contribute to the development of personal technical acumen and BIG’s market prominence.
• Business Development: Assist in business development research and identification of opportunities for new and existing clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, with a preferred focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law.
• Experience: No specific years required; leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills, coupled with a desire to understand the “why” behind tasks and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Solid organizational skills, with a particular ability to meet project deadlines and focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrates interest in performing self-study to further develop technical competency and knowledge of issues impacting various incentives.
• Bonus:
• Leadership experience.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.