Tax Senior Associate, Business Incentives Group

Job-ID: 14317Category: GeneralistLocation: Boston, MA, United States; New York, NY, United States; Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-07Closes: 2027-10-07Job Summary:The Tax Senior, Business Incentives Group is responsible for leading or supporting our services to identify, calculate, document, and support on examination by tax authorities Business Incentive Group (BIG) tax credits and other tax incentives. In this role, and utilizing their educational knowledge, experiences, communication, and organizational skills, Senior Associates work with senior professionals to, among other things, prepare project workplans and budgets, interview client personnel to obtain data and documentation relevant to calculating and documenting available tax credits and incentives, prepare reports for clients describing their available tax benefits and supporting facts, and train and mentor BIG Interns, Associates, and possibly other Senior Associates to enable them to do so.Job Duties:Tax ConsultingDevelops long-term, mutually beneficial client relationships Provides premier-quality services to our clients leveraging and/or improving our standard business practices and technologiesLeads or participates actively during interviews with client personnel to identify and document qualifying activities and costsPrepares or reviews calculations, qualified cost schedules, descriptions of qualified activities, supporting client documentation, etc.Completes tasks efficiently and effectively, organizing workpapers so that required revisions are minimalTakes initiative to ensure proactively that due dates are metPrepares or reviews final client deliverables summarizing, e.g., our analysis and resultsParticipates in researching potential new clients, their tax position, facts that might trigger issues or opportunities for them, etc.Operates online research tools efficiently to gather pertinent tax, legal, industry, and other informationContinues building tax knowledge by monitoring relevant tax laws and educating oneself on tax strategiesComplies with industry standards and the policies outlined in the BDO Tax Quality ManualSupervisory ResponsibilitiesTrains and mentors BIG Interns, Associates, and possibly other Senior AssociatesQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education:Bachelor’s degree, requiredExperience:Two (2) or more years prior experience in accounting, tax or finance (including internships), requiredPrior experience in research and development and/or other tax consulting roles (e.g. accounting methods, 263A, FDII), preferredExperience in preparing/reviewing tax provisions, corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferredLicense/Certifications:Currently holds or working towards Certified Public Accountant license, Enrolled Agent certification, or Juris Doctorate degree, preferredSoftware:Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel & Word, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsEntrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentalityAbility 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 Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong initiative, drive to lead, and desire and ability to enhance and grow the practiceBuilding, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvementIndividual 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.National Range: $73,500 - $131,250Maryland Range: $73,500 - $131,250NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $73,500 - $131,250Washington DC Range: $73,500 - $131,250About the companyAt BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. 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