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

Job Summary:

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.

Job Duties:

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred
• Accounting based internship, preferred 

License/Certifications:

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

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel & Word, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• 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

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 is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value 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). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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