Job Summary:
The Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade will begin to
utilize basic research skills and apply their educational background to identify
potential trade issues and opportunities. This role provides advice to clients
in a variety of industries on import and export matters.
Job Duties:
- Technical Duties
- Researches and assists in writing, and reviewing 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
- Ability to formulate ideas and delivers possible trade savings
opportunities
* Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and
proposal work
* May collaborate on organizing and conducting effective internal CPE
training sessions in the area of specialization
* Ability to establish relationships with BDO customs experts in
jurisdictions throughout BDO International
* Ability to identify opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in
international customs and global trade tax matters
- Assists in managing client expectations
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* May acts as mentor to Interns, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related field,
required
* Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferred
Experience:
* One (1) or more years of experience in tax, legal, customs or import/export
trade required
* Experience as either a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade
specialist, US Customs auditor or import specialist, preferred
License/Certifications:
* CPA and/or JD, preferred
Software:
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and
PowerPoint, required
* Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required
Language:
* N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 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
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.
National Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Maryland Range: $63,000 - $115,500
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Washington DC Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place
where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We
offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered
around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity,
and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the
world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of
everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and
sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities.
BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first,
by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO
professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range
of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global
organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP
offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership
and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands
as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards
benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO
through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow
their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s
success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders
by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual
to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and
depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
* Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our
professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to
proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex
challenges and opportunities
* Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our
clients transform theirs
* Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people,
clients, and communities
* BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional
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