Tax Experienced Associate, Business Incentives Group

BDO • Detroit, MI

9h • $63,000 - $115,500

About The Position

As a Tax Experienced Associate in BDO’s Business Incentives Group (BIG), you help companies and individuals identify, document, claim, and support on examination by tax authorities the government incentives to which they are legally entitled. These incentives are designed to promote innovation and economic and job growth in the United States. BIG serves clients across industries including technology, manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, retail, consumer products, and natural resources.

The role involves collaborating with BDO colleagues across business lines and with clients’ leaders and teams in tax, accounting, finance, engineering, software, manufacturing, scientific, medical, and other related departments. You will contribute to client engagements and to improving BIG’s strategies, processes, services, and marketing. You will also develop technical and professional capabilities—including communication, project and practice management, and business development—with opportunities to grow into a trusted-advisor role for clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One or more years of prior related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong initiative and drive to lead while seeking opportunities to enhance and grow the BIG practice.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Tax, or Finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, and advanced-level skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist in executing multiple client engagements.
• Collaborate with BIG colleagues on business initiatives, including innovation and the development and implementation of improved strategies and processes for services and marketing.
• Establish effective working relationships with BIG colleagues, other BDO colleagues, and external clients.
• Contribute to the development of personal and BIG technical acumen and market prominence.
• Stay current with local and national business and economic issues.
• Participate in business development activities, develop a professional network, and identify and research opportunities for new and existing clients.
• Contribute to, support, and enhance the culture of BIG, local offices, and BDO.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation through beneficial ownership, described as an addition to the firm’s comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level