Tax Senior, Core Tax Services - Corporate/ASC 740

Tax Senior, Core Tax Services - Corporate/ASC 740

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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 may also supervise and review the work of Core Tax Services Associates.

Job Duties

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and ensures teams comply with firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM).
  • Manages projects by planning the tax process and 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 client expectations for timely delivery of service.
  • Identifies book‑to‑tax differences.
• Research
  • Identifies when research is needed; frames issues and reports analysis clearly and concisely.
  • Applies professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns.
• ASC 740 (FAS 109 & FIN 48) Tax Accruals
  • Applies firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
  • Prepares provision workpapers and discusses with the appropriate team members.
  • Identifies and discusses uncertain positions with team members.
  • Reviews and prepares footnote disclosures in compliance with 740‑10‑55.
• Tax Consulting
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits.
  • Identifies consulting opportunities to reduce client tax liability.
  • Provides support for client consulting projects.
  • Gathers relevant information for controversy work efficiently.
  • Documents tax positions in memorandums and ensures proper documentation is archived to GoFileRoom.
• Strategy Development
  • Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the firm, or personnel.
  • May prepare studies of tax implications and offer alternative actions to clients.
• 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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification required
• Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation preferred

Professional 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 IRS Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or equivalent) preferred
• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role preferred

Software

• Proficient with 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 from the Tax Team
• Able to prepare simple tax returns
• Takes appropriate actions without being asked
• Seeks advice of superiors regarding compliance issues
• Ability to delegate work as needed
• Trains other team members
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills
• Able to work well in a team environment

Salary

Salary ranges vary by location as follows:

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting