Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services

Job Summary

The Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services will utilize their educational background and organizational skills while taking direction from more experienced team members to assist in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters. Responsibilities include using 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

• Develop, recommend, and implement critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
• Gain exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients
• Learn about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts
• Monitor tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis
• Coordinate 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

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding international taxation and explore specializing in one or more international tax areas

Research

• Identify when research is necessary and frame issues to be researched; identify sources of all reliable and relevant information, including information tending to contradict preferred positions; access those sources and retrieve that information; analyze facts and authorities; understand their weight; and report on analysis
• Prepare Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions and seek assistance from more experienced team members as needed

Tax Compliance

• Assist in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
• Utilize tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in the tax preparation process

Tax Controversy

• Assist in preparing to represent clients before the IRS on contested issues

ASC 740-10

• Develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues and apply knowledge to client situations as applicable
• Understand and apply 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 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 equivalent preferred

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, LexisNexis 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 with the ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task effectively, whether working independently or in a team
• Ability to interact with professionals at all levels
• Basic understanding of technical and practical issues in one or more areas of taxation and law
• Basic knowledge of general calculations and how taxable conditions affect clients and potential tax issues

Individual salaries offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including 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 centers on making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, helping people thrive daily is at the heart of what we do. We focus 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 with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle-market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and an unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experiences of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
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• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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