Specialty Tax Services Associate, Business Incentives Group, Accounting Methods - Summer 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

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: $85,000 - $120,000
Colorado Range: $78,000 - $120,000
Illinois Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Massachusetts Range: $85,000 - $120,000
Minnesota Range: $72,000 - $100,000
New Jersey Range: $80,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $120,000
Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $120,000
Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $100,000

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 cultur