Tax Intern, Business Incentives Group - Summer 2027 (San Francisco)

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 
Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr 
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr 
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr 

At 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.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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