Global Expat Tax Senior Associate: US Income & Compliance

BDO USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a GES Senior - Expat to review inbound and outbound international assignee US income tax returns, perform advanced returns, and handle tax equalizations. You will gather client information, participate in tax planning, communicate with assignees and company administrators, and research tax issues across the firm.

This role provides exposure to expatriate tax strategies, treaties, payroll considerations, and mentoring opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Manager or related field.
• Advanced degree in Accounting or Tax preferred.
• Enrolled Agent or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research issues and outline sources for tax research.
• Ensure tax compliance and minimize client burdens.
• Develop and document tax positions and project plans.
• Represent clients on tax authority matters with guidance from senior staff.
• Apply expatriate tax planning, treaty and totalization knowledge.
• Utilize tax software and databases for assigned tasks.
• Assist in client project plans and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Mentor and guide associates on the team.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Superior customer service

Analytical and diagnostic skills

Multitasking under deadlines

Foreign language affinity

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Related field

Advanced degree in Accounting or Tax

Enrolled Agent or CPA, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Reader/Writer

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a GES Senior - Expat to review inbound and outbound international assignee US income tax returns, perform advanced returns, and handle tax equalizations. You will gather client information, participate in tax planning, communicate with assignees and company administrators, and research tax issues across the firm.

This role provides exposure to expatriate tax strategies, treaties, payroll considerations, and mentoring opportunities within a collaborative environment.