Tax Associate, Business Incentives Group -… at BDO · Philadelp…

Summary: BDO is a leading professional services firm that focuses on helping clients thrive by providing tax, assurance, and advisory services. As a Tax Associate in the Business Incentives Group, you will assist clients in identifying and claiming government incentives while collaborating with professionals across various industries to promote innovation and economic growth. Responsibilities: - Proactively assists in the execution of multiple client engagements - Collaborates with other 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 BIG professionals and our clients, internal—other BDO employees—and external - Contributes to the development of your own technical acumen and BIG’s market prominence - Keeps up to date with local and national business and economic issues - Actively participates in business development activities to further develop a professional network, with BDO professionals and others, and helps to identify and research opportunities for new and existing clients - Contributes to, supports, and enhances the culture of BIG, our local offices, and BDO as a globally leading professional services firm - Other duties as required Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law, preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Leadership experience, preferred - Accounting based internship, preferred - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & intermediate knowledge of Word, preferred Required Skills: Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer Service Focus Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexibility and opportunities for advancement, Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits