Tax Associate, Core Tax Services — Compliance & Research

BDO USA, PC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC in Seattle seeks a Tax Associate, Core Tax Services to support tax return preparation and research using tax software. You will work with the team to ensure client compliance while minimizing tax burdens and documenting tax positions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with seniors, preparation of simple tax returns, and opportunity toward CPA/EA eligibility as part of career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA/EA pathway preferred.
• Experience or internship in accounting/tax is a plus.
• Ability to prepare basic tax returns and document workflows.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client compliance with authorities while minimizing tax burden.
• Prepare and review tax returns; gather required filing data.
• Use tax software and document significant tax positions.
• Collaborate with senior on project; address open items.
• Assist with ASC 740/FIN 48 tax accruals and tax provisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Compliance awareness

Prepare simple tax returns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics

CPA certification preferred / Authorization to Test

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BDO USA, PC in Seattle seeks a Tax Associate, Core Tax Services to support tax return preparation and research using tax software. You will work with the team to ensure client compliance while minimizing tax burdens and documenting tax positions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with seniors, preparation of simple tax returns, and opportunity toward CPA/EA eligibility as part of career development.