Partnership Tax Senior: Advanced Computation & Strategy

BDO USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,500 - 131,250; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Senior, Partnerships, to advise clients on partnership tax issues, conduct research, and develop computations. You will participate in marketing, business development, and team-building initiatives, while mentoring interns and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of tax experience; CPA or equivalent is preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and multitasking skills are essential for success in a collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant tax experience required; specialized partnership experience preferred; private equity experience preferred.
• CPA, Attorney or IRS Enrolled Agent preferred; other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with tax research databases and tax compliance software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong analytical and research skills; teamwork; client relationship building; organizational skills; ability to multitask and manage deadlines; professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in‑depth understanding of technical and practical partnership taxation issues.
• Organize and conduct external CPE training sessions in the area of specialization (at least once per year).
• Train and mentor interns and associates on software tools and partnership tax concepts.
• Identify research needs, frame issues, and report concise analysis; provide research methodology for complex topics.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits and reduce taxes.
• Collaborate with leadership on solutions, manage risk, and implement firm strategies.
• Manage client expectations and assist with implementation of applicable firm strategies.
• Schedule and manage workloads of interns and associates; review work and provide comments.

Skills

Tax research

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s in Accountancy/Taxation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax research databases

Tax compliance software

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Senior, Partnerships, to advise clients on partnership tax issues, conduct research, and develop computations. You will participate in marketing, business development, and team-building initiatives, while mentoring interns and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of tax experience; CPA or equivalent is preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and multitasking skills are essential for success in a collaborative firm environment.