Corporate Tax Senior, Core Tax Services

Overview

Tax Senior, Core Tax Services role at BDO USA. The Tax Senior is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, participating in tax planning, recognizing and communicating potential risks, preparing tax accrual work papers, and working with tax software to complete tax returns for review. In this role, the Tax Senior may supervise and review the work of Core Tax Services Associates.

• 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. Plan tax processes, coordinate engagement from onset, conduct detailed reviews, raise potential tax issues, meet internal deadlines, and identify book-to-tax differences.
• Research:
  Identify when research is needed; frame issues clearly for research and report analysis 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; discuss uncertain positions; review and prepare footnote disclosures in compliance with .
• Tax Consulting:
  Develop, recommend, and implement methods to maximize client benefits by reducing current and future taxes; identify consulting opportunities; support client projects; gather information for controversy work; document significant tax positions and archive documentation appropriately.
• Strategy Development:
  Propose new or improved ideas to improve client or Firm positions; may prepare studies of tax implications and present alternative actions.
• Other duties as required.

• May supervise and manage day-to-day work of Core Tax Services Associates; provide performance feedback; act as a mentor to Core Tax Services Associates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics required, or Bachelor’s degree in another focus area with CPA certification.
• Masters in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.
• Two or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience preferred; industry expertise in one or more tax specialty preferred; prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Enrolled Agent (or equivalent) preferred; other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software preferred.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions; ability to prepare simple tax returns; strong analytical, research and teamwork abilities; ability to train other team members and delegate work as needed.

Individual salaries offered are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. Example ranges for several locations are provided in the original listing.

Join BDO, where 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 focuses on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity, while making a positive difference. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, sharing in growth with the U.S. team and providing Total Rewards benefits. We are committed to delivering experiences to middle market leaders with a focus on quality and sustainable outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 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.