Tax Intern, Business Incentives Group - Summer 2027 (NYC)

Job Summary

BDO’s Business Incentives Group (BIG) has experienced tremendous growth and continues to expand rapidly. The BIG Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of BDO’s premiere national consulting practices.

A Tax Intern, Business Incentives Group, helps achieve BDO’s core purpose—helping people thrive every day—by assisting companies and individuals in identifying and claiming government incentives designed to promote innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the U.S., such as the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit.

Our clients are leaders in innovation across industries, including technology, manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, retail, consumer products, and natural resources. An BIG Intern will have the opportunity to innovate and collaborate with BDO professionals across all service lines, as well as with our clients’ innovation leaders in tax, accounting, finance, and their engineering, software, manufacturing, scientific, medical, and other R&D-related departments.

BIG’s short-term mission is to help clients identify, document, and support on examination by tax authorities the various incentives to which they are legally entitled. Our longer-term goal is to understand clients as people and as businesses, enabling us to be trusted advisors who understand their operations, drivers, and how BDO can help them achieve their goals.

We aim to help BIG Interns gain first-hand experience in becoming trusted advisors, ensuring they understand the importance and responsibilities of the role, along with training and opportunities to fill it. BIG Interns pursue opportunities to gain and improve skills in technical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development.

Job Duties

• Assist in the execution of multiple client engagements
• Collaborate with other BIG professionals across all aspects of the business to innovate, develop, and implement better strategies and processes for services and marketing
• Establish effective working relationships with BIG professionals and other BDO employees
• Contribute to the development of technical acumen and BIG’s market prominence
• Assist in business development research and identification of opportunities for new and existing clients
• Contribute to, support, and enhance the culture of 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

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law preferred

Experience

• Leadership experience preferred

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills with ability to meet project deadlines and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task independently or in a team environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional interaction with individuals at all levels of the firm
• Desire to understand why tasks are performed and to seek learning opportunities
• Willingness to self-study to develop technical competency and knowledge of issues impacting incentives

Individual salaries offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $35.00/hr - $39.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career—you’ll find a place where your work is impactful and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture centers on meaningful connections, curiosity, and staying true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is central to our work. We focus on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first by sharing financially in our growth with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP is a qualified retirement plan that gives participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and opportunities to grow their wealth as shares vest. The ESOP is fully funded by BDO with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle-market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives to elevate business performance. We pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experiences of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to reach their full potential
• Our talented team bringing varied skills to help clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and our clients’ businesses
• Focusing on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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