About the role#
BDO USA is hiring for a Summer 2027 Tax Intern within the Business Incentives Group (BIG) in Atlanta. This role focuses on helping clients identify and claim government incentives, such as the Research and Development Tax Credit. You will gain hands-on experience in a national consulting practice while working with professionals across various fields, including tax, engineering, and finance.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the execution of multiple client engagements.
- Collaborate with BIG professionals to innovate and implement better service and marketing strategies.
- Establish effective working relationships with BIG team members and other BDO employees.
- Contribute to the development of your own technical skills and the firm's market presence.
- Assist in business development research to identify opportunities for new and existing clients.
- Support and enhance the culture of the local office and the firm.
- Perform other duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program.
- Preferred focus in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or Law.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and basic research skills.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
- Ability to interact professionally with people at all levels of the firm.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, is preferred.
- Leadership experience is preferred.
- A desire to seek learning opportunities and perform self-study to develop technical competency.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About BDO USA
BDO USA provides audit, tax, and advisory services to middle market businesses and global organizations. The firm operates as a partnership and functions as the U.S. member of the BDO International network. Headquartered in Chicago, the company maintains a large national presence with over 11,000 employees. It focuses on helping clients manage financial, regulatory, and operational challenges.
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