Tax Intern, Business Incentives Group - Summer 2027 (Los Angeles)

Job Summary:

BDO’s Business Incentives Group (“BIG”) has gone through tremendous growth and continues to expand rapidly. The BIG Internship presents 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 helping companies and individuals identify and claim government incentives designed to promote innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the U.S. like the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit.

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

BIG’s short-term mission is to help our clients as efficiently and effectively as possible to identify, document, and support on examination by tax authorities the various incentives to which they are legally entitled. Our longer-term goal is to develop an understanding of them as people and of all aspects of their business so that we are well positioned as their trusted advisors, as professionals who understand both their business operations and business drivers as well as how BDO can help them realize their goals. 

In pursuing this mission, we are also seeking to help our BIG Interns gain first-hand experience in becoming trusted advisors, ensuring they have a clear sense of the importance and responsibilities of such a role, as well as the training and opportunities to fill it. 

Toward that end, BIG Interns pursue opportunities which enable them to gain and improve their skills in every aspect of professional service, including technical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development.

Job Duties:

• 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 other BDO employees
• Contributes to the development of your own technical acumen and BIG’s market prominence  
• Assists in business development research and identification of 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, required; 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 the use of 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, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to interact professionally with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Desire to understand why a task is being performed and to seek learning opportunities
• Demonstrate interest in performing self-study to further develop technical competency and knowledge of issues impacting various incentives

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s 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 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