International Tax Associate – Cross-Border Advisory

BDO USA, PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC is seeking a Tax Associate in International Tax Services to apply your education and organizational skills while assisting experienced team members on cross-border client matters.

You will conduct tax research, support international reporting obligations, and collaborate with BDO colleagues in about 160 countries to align US tax with foreign law, including Subpart F, credits, ASC 740-10, and planning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Accounting or related major preferred.
• J.D., LLM, or MST/MBT preferred.
• Internship in a professional services firm preferred.
• Tax experience preferred.
• CPA certification or Attorney/EA preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with tax research databases (RIA, BNA, LexisNexis, Westlaw).
• Strong verbal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, recommends, and implements tax advice on international issues.
• Gains exposure to work plans for clients.
• Learns international tax law relevant to clients.
• Monitors tax law and client developments daily.
• Coordinates with non-US colleagues on US vs foreign tax alignment.
• Assists in obtaining client information for compliance.
• Assists in preparing Written Tax Advice (WTA).
• Uses tax research databases and software under supervision.

Skills

Solid verbal and written communication

Strong analytical and tax research

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

IRAC analysis method familiarity

Education

Bachelors degree

Accounting or business major

J.D., LLM, MST/MBT preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

RIA, BNA, LexisNexis, Westlaw

Job description

BDO USA, PC is seeking a Tax Associate in International Tax Services to apply your education and organizational skills while assisting experienced team members on cross-border client matters.

You will conduct tax research, support international reporting obligations, and collaborate with BDO colleagues in about 160 countries to align US tax with foreign law, including Subpart F, credits, ASC 740-10, and planning opportunities.