Specialty Tax Services Associate, Business Incentives Group, Accounting Methods - Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations)

BDO USA Campus Career Site•Chicago, IL

48d•$71,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Associate, STS Accounting Methods assists in the delivery of federal tax consulting services related to accounting methods. This position is responsible for supporting client engagements by preparing technical work products, conducting research, and maintaining documentation to help clients optimize their tax positions and comply with federal tax regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel & Word, preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Entrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentality
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of BDO
Ability to work independently and within a team environment with a focus on superior customer service
Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Desire to understand why a task is being performed and to seek learning opportunities
Strong initiative, drive to lead, and desire and ability to enhance and grow the STS Accounting Methods practice
Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience, preferred
Accounting based internship, preferred
Currently working towards Certified Public Accountant license, Enrolled Agent certification, or Juris Doctorate degree (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred

Responsibilities

Collects and organizes client financial data and documentation for use in federal tax accounting method analyses
Prepares accounting method change requests and section 481(a) computations under supervision
Maintains and organizes workpapers and supporting documentation for client deliverables
Conducts basic research on federal tax accounting method issues and summarizes findings for team review
Communicates technical issues and data challenges to team members and management
Coordinates with core tax teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables
Participates in client and internal meetings to discuss project status and deliverables
Supports business development activities by gathering and analyzing client information
Assists in the preparation of proposals and presentations for prospective clients
Other duties as required