Senior Tax Analyst – Core Tax Services

BDO USA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Senior in Core Tax Services to apply foundational tax knowledge, gather client information for filing, participate in tax planning, and communicate potential risks. The role involves preparing tax accrual workpapers and using tax software to complete returns for review.

The position may supervise Core Tax Services Associates, ensuring quality and alignment with Firm standards and deadlines. Strong analytical and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Tax professionals with foundational tax knowledge and research skills.
• Experience with tax planning and client information gathering.”
• Ability to communicate potential risks effectively and to work with tax software.

Responsibilities

• Tax compliance: ensure client tax filing aligns with authorities and firm policies; manage tax process planning and execution; review returns and notes for preparers; meet deadlines; identify book-to-tax differences.
• Research: identify when research is needed and report analysis clearly; apply firm standards for tax return preparation.
• ASC 740 (FAS109 & FIN 48) Tax accruals: apply policies, prepare provision workpapers, discuss uncertain positions, review footnote disclosures.
• Tax consulting: develop and implement methods to maximize client benefits and reduce tax liability; gather information for controversy work; document significant tax positions.

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Senior in Core Tax Services to apply foundational tax knowledge, gather client information for filing, participate in tax planning, and communicate potential risks. The role involves preparing tax accrual workpapers and using tax software to complete returns for review.

The position may supervise Core Tax Services Associates, ensuring quality and alignment with Firm standards and deadlines. Strong analytical and collaboration skills are essential.