Core Tax Associate, Partnerships - Winter 2026 (Boston)
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As a Tax Associate, Partnerships, you will develop your knowledge in partnership taxation through assisting in preparation of various partnership specific items including but not limited to 704(b) and taxable income allocations, 704(b) and Tax Capital Account maintenance, liability analysis and allocations, and Tax Receivable Agreement calculations. In this role the Tax Associate, Partnerships will have the opportunity to utilize their educational background while working with more experienced team members who will provide direction and coaching related to a range of partnership taxation issues. As a team member, you will support BDO's clients both directly and through support of other BDO client service teams.
Job Duties
Proactively assists in the execution of client engagements
Ensures both that : (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM")
Effectively leverages firm technology and follows firm procedures
Completes tasks and takes initiative on impending due dates
Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective tax structures
Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Education
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
Masters in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
Masters in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred
Experience
Leadership experience, preferred
Accounting based internship, preferred
License(s) / Certification(s)
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment, preferred
Software
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Developing analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
Capacity to work well in a team environment
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Salary ranges by state : California $85,000-$120,000; Colorado $78,000-$120,000; Illinois $80,000-$100,000; Maryland $85,000-$100,000; Massachusetts $85,000-$120,000; Minnesota $72,000-$100,000; New Jersey $80,000-$100,000; NYC / Long Island / Westchester $85,000-$120,000; Ohio $71,000-$75,000; Washington $78,000-$120,000; Washington DC $85,000-$100,000.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M / F / Veteran / Disability.
Job Information
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Finance and Accounting / Auditing
Industries : Accounting
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Partnership Associate • Boston, MA, US