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BDO USA · 2 weeks ago

Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade

BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking a Tax Senior in Customs & International Trade. This role involves researching and providing advice on international trade issues, supervising associates, and identifying trade savings opportunities for clients across various industries.

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Responsibilities

Researches, writes, and reviews international trade advice in areas relating to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes and customs valuation
Researches U.S. and international import and export trade matters
Formulates ideas and delivers possible trade savings opportunities
Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work
Organizes and conducts effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization
Establishes relationship with BDO customs experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International
Identifies opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters
Assists in managing client expectations
Supervises the day-to-day workload of Customs and International Trade Associates and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Associates and Interns
Acts as mentor to Associates and Interns, as appropriate

Qualification

Import/export trade consultingCustoms regulations knowledgeTax research skillsCPA certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteRIABNALexis NexisAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam managementRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of import/export trade consulting as a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor or import specialist
CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) or licensed customs broker (or the equivalent of one of these designations)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills and basic legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data
Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment
Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law

Preferred

Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement

Company

BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

H1B Sponsorship

BDO USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (92)
2024 (101)
2023 (119)
2022 (151)
2021 (105)
2020 (199)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.3B
Key Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B

Leadership Team

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Wayne Berson
CEO and BDO Principal
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Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
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