Tax Senior, Core Tax Services - Corporate/ASC 740

BDO USA, LLP

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Consulting, Corporate Tax, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Document Archiving, Economics, FAS 109, Finance, Geography, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Public Accounting, Research Skills, Service Delivery, Statistics, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Team Player, Time Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Workpaper Preparation, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Summary:

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

Job Duties:

Tax Compliance

Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM").

Manages projects by planning the tax process and the procedures to be performed with quality;
Answers preparer questions, and coordinates engagement from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with preparers;
Conducts detailed reviews on all returns and appropriate review notes for preparers; raises potential tax issues;
Meets internal deadlines to match the client expectations for timely delivery of service;
Identifies book-to-tax differences.

Research

Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis.

Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns.

ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals

Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.

Prepares provision workpapers and discusses with the appropriate team members;
Identify and discuss uncertain positions with team members;
Review & prepare footnote disclosures in compliance with 740-10-55.

Tax Consulting

Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxes.

Identifies consulting opportunities to reduce client's tax liability;
Provides efficient and effective support for client consulting projects;
Gathers relevant information for controversy work, efficiently and effectively;
Documents all significant tax positions, clearly, correctly, and in accordance with Firm and office policies (by creating memorandums to the files - Tax issues Memos) and ensures that proper documentation is archived to GoFileRoom.

Strategy Development

Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits.
May be required to prepare studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action.

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise and manage the day-to-day work assignments of Core Tax Services Associates
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Core Tax Associates, as necessary
Acts as mentor to Core Tax Services Associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics required OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification required
Masters in Accountancy or Taxation preferred

Experience:

Two (2) 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

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
Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role preferred

Software:

Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software preferred

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Solid verbal and written communication skills
Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team
Able to prepare simple 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
Trains other team members
Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills
Able to work well in a team environment

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.

California Range: $84,000 - $110,000
Colorado Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Illinois Range: $80,000 - $93,000
Maryland Range: $90,000 - $94,000
Minnesota Range: $75,000 - $84,000
Massachusetts Range: $85,000 - $95,000
New Jersey Range: $82,000 - $112,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $118,000
Washington Range: $81,900 - $91,400
Washington DC Range: $93,000 - $98,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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BDO USA, LLP

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