BDO · 2 months ago
Tax Senior Accountant (Federal Taxes)
3 5300 Patterson Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expBDO is an expanding team focused on providing corporate tax compliance that complies with applicable federal, state and local tax laws. The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for the preparation of federal tax items, federal tax returns, and the US Tax Provision, while communicating with internal departments and external vendors on tax compliance issues.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Acts as an SME (subject matter expert) in federal income taxes, coordinates and plans, prepares for, and executes the various federal income tax projects from beginning to end
Coordinates with provides guidance with the state income tax SME on provision and return tasks
Gathers necessary data and information to prepare corporate federal, state and local tax returns, as assigned
Prepares quarterly tax projections for federal, state and local income tax estimated payments and tax extensions
Researches complex tax questions and communicate findings effectively and implement results on BDO USA’s federal tax return and annual tax provision
Gathers required information, and drafts communications to respond to notices from various tax authorities
Prepares tax returns using OneSource OIT
Prepares workpapers computing the US income tax provision, enters in OneSource OPT, and drafts the financial tax footnote disclosures, while assisting in the correspondence and support with external auditors
Acts as the contact for federal income tax audits
Reconciles various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month end close process
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance
Four (4) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department
Experience preparing Federal and State corporate income tax returns
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel and Word
Prior experience utilizing OneSource (OIT & OPT) or other CorpTax income tax software
Ability to oversee projects with limited supervision
Superior customer service skills
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of BDO USA's activities as they relate to associated taxes positions
Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels within BDO USA
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation
CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)
Prior experience utilizing Oracle or OneStream financial tools
Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
10001+ employees
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