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Tax

About BDO RISE

BDO RISE stands for round-the-clock international services for excellence and is dedicated to providing exceptional client service in the global economy to BDO USA. Our professionals leverage consistent best practices to delivery outstanding service and solutions. BDO RISE serves BDO USA, which utilizes the services of BDO RISE in delivering its final work product to BDO USA’s clients across its Assurance, Tax, Advisory and BDO Digital practices.

Job Duties

A Core Tax professional is responsible for utilizing research skills and applying foundational tax knowledge to identify potential tax issues. This role involves gathering the necessary client information for filing, participating in tax planning, recognizing, and communicating potential risks, preparing tax accrual workpapers, and using tax software applications to complete tax returns for review.

In this role, the Tax Senior Associate will serve as the primary contact for general questions and information. They may also supervise and review the work of Associates and Experienced Associates, handle moderate-level clients, and perform frontloads and reviews of tax returns.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field required.
• Master’s degree in accounting beneficial, master’s degree in taxation preferred.

Experience                                                                                                                                                                                                       

• 3 to 5 years of prior experience in working on Form 1040 (Global Mobility/Global Employer Services)
• Prior experience in working on K-1’s, Foreign Tax Credit and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
• Proficient in Tax Split/Tax Equalization Calculation.
• Prior experience with individual tax return experience (Form 1040) and tax contact job.
• Prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
• Understanding of financial statements and the underlying supporting workpapers.
• CPA, EA would be added advantage.

Software

• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, SP Binder.
• Experience in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, SP Binder or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers.

Other Knowledge, Skills Abilities

• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team.
• Ability to review moderate and complex tax returns.
• Takes appropriate actions without being asked.
• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance.
• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
• Train other team members.
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadline with supervision.