BDO USA · 4 days ago
Tax Experienced Associate, Core Tax Services
Ridgeland, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $88K/yr
1+ years expBDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory organization dedicated to delivering exceptional services to clients. They are seeking a Tax Experienced Associate for their Core Tax Services team, responsible for assisting in the preparation of tax returns and conducting research to ensure compliance while minimizing tax burdens.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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”)
Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible
Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return
Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process
Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list)
Documents all significant tax positions
Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions
Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work
Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence
Identifies potentially relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification required (or Authorization to Test for the CPA exam, or equivalent documentation, prior to start date in your state of employment), required
Solid oral 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
Preferred
Master's in accountancy or taxation, preferred
One (1) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, preferred
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
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software, preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
Cristin Boynton
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