Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade

BDO USA, Llp; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. is seeking a Tax Experienced Associate focused on Customs & International Trade. The role involves applying research skills to identify trade opportunities and provide advisory services to clients across industries on import/export matters.

You will work with firm specialists and client teams, develop trade insights, and support internal training. A strong background in accounting, finance, or law is required, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related field is required.
• Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA is preferred.
• CPA and/or JD preferred

Responsibilities

• Researches and assists in writing and reviewing international trade advice related to HTS, regulations, NAFTA, entry processes and customs valuation.
• Researches U.S. and international import/export trade matters.
• Identify trade savings opportunities and collaborate with Firm specialists and client service teams.
• Mentor interns and assist in internal training sessions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Legal/tax research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

JD/LLM/MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

RIA

BNA

Lexis Nexis

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade will begin to utilize basic research skills and apply their educational background to identify potential trade issues and opportunities. This role provides advice to clients in a variety of industries on import and export matters.

Job Summary

The Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade will begin to utilize basic research skills and apply their educational background to identify potential trade issues and opportunities. This role provides advice to clients in a variety of industries on import and export matters.

Job Duties

• Technical Duties
  
  
  
  • Researches and assists in writing, and reviewing international trade advice in areas relating to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes and customs valuation
  
  
  • Researches U.S. and international import and export trade matters
  
  
  • Ability to formulate ideas and delivers possible trade savings opportunities
  
  
  • Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work
  
  
  • May collaborate on organizing and conducting effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization
  
  
  • Ability to establish relationships with BDO customs experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International
  
  
  • Ability to identify opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters
  
  
  • Assists in managing client expectations
  
  
  
  


• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May act as mentor to Interns, as appropriate

Education

• Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related field, required
  
  
  • Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferred
  
  
  
  

Experience

• One (1) or more years of experience in tax, legal, customs or import/export trade required


• Experience as either a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor or import specialist, preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA and/or JD, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required


• Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong analytical skills and basic legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data


• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details


• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment


• Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment


• Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed


• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel


• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels


• Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $63,000 - $115,500

Maryland Range: $63,000 - $115,500

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $63,000 - $115,500

Washington DC Range: $63,000 - $115,500

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"