Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services at BDO USA Experienced Career Site

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

115500.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

International Tax Consulting, Tax Research, Tax Compliance, Cross-border Tax Matters, ASC 740-10, Tax Controversy, Analytical Skills, Legal Research, Microsoft Office Suite, Written Tax Advice

Industry

Accounting

Description

Job Summary: The Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services will begin to utilize their educational background and organizational skills while taking direction from other, more experienced team members as they assist in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters. Responsibilities will include utilizing tax research skills to provide international tax advice and working with tax software applications to assist clients with tax reporting obligations for international operations. Job Duties: Tax Consulting * Develops, recommends, and implements critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues * Gains exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients * Learns about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts * Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis * Coordinates with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law to impact client transactions Tax Specialization * Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding International taxation and explores specializing in one or more international tax areas Research * Identifies when research is necessary and frames issues to be researched; identifies sources of all reliable and relevant information including information tending to contradict preferred positions; accesses those sources and retrieves that information; analyzes facts and authorities; understands their weight; and reports on analysis * Prepares Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions and seeks assistance from other more experienced team members as needed Tax Compliance * Assists in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting * Utilizes tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax preparation process Tax Controversy * Assists in preparing to represent clients before the IRS on contested issues ASC 740-10 * Develops a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues and applies knowledge to client situations as applicable * Understands and applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities * N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: * Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in in Accounting, preferred * Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MST/MBT, preferred Experience: * One (1) or more years of prior experience in professional services or equivalent experience gained through an advanced degree program, required * Experience in international tax, preferred License/Certifications: * CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred Software: * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred * Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred Language: * N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Strong verbal and written communications skills * Strong analytical and basic legal and tax research skills * Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details * Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a team environment * Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels * Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law * Basic knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues 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. National Range: $63,000 - $115,500 Maryland Range: $63,000 - $115,500 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $63,000 - $115,500 Washington DC Range: $63,000 - $115,500 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 culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. 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Responsibilities

The associate provides consulting and advice on cross-border tax matters and international tax issues. Responsibilities include performing tax research, assisting with international tax compliance reporting, and supporting tax controversy cases before the IRS.