Tax Experienced Senior, Core Tax Services - Corporate​/ASC Focus

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance:
  Ensure clients comply with applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens; ensure Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) are followed; manage projects by planning the tax process and procedures to be performed with quality; answer preparer questions and coordinate engagement from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with preparers; conduct detailed reviews on returns and appropriate review notes for preparers;
  
  raise potential tax issues; meet internal deadlines to deliver timely service; identify book-to-tax differences; manage projects by developing a budget, monitoring budget vs. actual, scheduling resources, and identifying out-of-scope activity.
• Research:
  Identify when research is needed; clearly frame issues to be researched; report the analysis clearly and concisely; apply Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns.
• ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals:
  Apply Firm policies and TQM regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48; prepare provision work papers and discuss with appropriate team members; identify and discuss uncertain positions with team members; review and prepare footnote disclosures in compliance with ASC 740; utilize and manage STS; draft tax provision memorandums; communicate with Assurance counterparts to timely plan tax accrual reviews.
• Tax Consulting:
  Assist with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits by decreasing current and future taxes; identify consulting opportunities to reduce client tax liability; provide support for client consulting projects; gather relevant information for controversy work; document significant tax positions and archive documentation in Go File Room .
• Strategy Development:
  Develop new or improved ideas to improve client position, firm position, or firm personnel; may prepare studies of tax implications and propose alternative courses of action.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  May supervise and manage the day-to-day work of Core Tax Services Associates; provide verbal and written performance feedback; act as a mentor to Core Tax Services Associates.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or statistics, or bachelor’s in another focus area with CPA certification (or authorization to test for CPA) required;
  Master’s in accountancy or taxation preferred.
• Three or more years of prior relevant tax experience (public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services) preferred; industry expertise in one or more tax specialties preferred; prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPA, Attorney (united states jurisdiction), or Enrolled Agent (or equivalent) preferred.
• Software:
  Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software preferred.
• Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Strong verbal and written communication; follow instructions; prepare simple tax returns; take appropriate actions without being asked; seek advice from superiors on issues related to compliance; effectively delegate; train other team members; strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills; ability to work well in a team environment.

Note:

Individual salaries offered are determined after consideration of qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. EEO statements apply to all qualified applicants.