Tax Senior, Core Tax Services

BDO USA, LLP; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accounting firm based in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a Tax Senior for their Core Tax Services. The role involves managing tax compliance, conducting research, and preparing tax accrual workpapers. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, with two or more years of relevant experience and CPA certification preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and mentoring opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics.
• Two or more years of tax experience preferred.
• CPA certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance processes for clients.
• Conduct tax research and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare tax accrual workpapers and returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tax compliance knowledge

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification

Masters in Accountancy or Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tax research databases

Job description

Job Summary

The Tax Senior, Core Tax Services is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, participating in tax planning, recognizing and communicating potential risks, preparing tax accrual workpapers, and working with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review. In this role, the Tax Senior, Core Tax Services may be charged with supervising and reviewing the work of Core Tax Services Associates.

Job Duties

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM").
  • Manages projects by planning the tax process and the procedures to be performed with quality.
  • Answers preparer questions, and coordinates engagement from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with preparers.
  • Conducts detailed reviews on all returns and appropriate review notes for preparers; raises potential tax issues.
  • Meets internal deadlines to match the client expectations for timely delivery of service.
  • Identifies book-to-tax differences.
• Research
  • Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis.
  • Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns.
• ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
  • Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
  • Prepares provision workpapers and discusses with the appropriate team members.
  • Identifies and discusses uncertain positions with team members.
  • Reviews & prepares footnote disclosures in compliance with 740-10-55.
• Tax Consulting
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxes.
  • Identifies consulting opportunities to reduce client's tax liability.
  • Provides efficient and effective support for client consulting projects.
  • Gathers relevant information for controversy work, efficiently and effectively.
  • Documents all significant tax positions, correctly, in accordance with Firm and office policies (by creating memorandums to the files - Tax issues Memos) and ensures that proper documentation is archived to GoFileRoom.
• Strategy Development
  • Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits.
  • May be required to prepare studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action.
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise and manage the day-to-day work assignments of Core Tax Services Associates.
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Core Tax Associates, as necessary.
• Acts as mentor to Core Tax Services Associates.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification (or Authorization to Test for the CPA exam, or equivalent documentation, prior to start date in your state of employment), required.
• Masters in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred.

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, preferred.
• Industry expertise in one or more tax specialty, preferred.
• Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred.

License/Certifications

• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred.
• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferred.

Software

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
• Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software, preferred.

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team.
• Able to prepare simple tax returns.
• Takes appropriate actions without being asked.
• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance.
• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
• Trains other team members.
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work well in a team environment.

Compensation

California: $84,000 - $110,000
Colorado: $80,000 - $85,000
Illinois: $80,000 - $93,000
Maryland: $90,000 - $94,000
Minnesota: $75,000 - $84,000
Massachusetts: $85,000 - $95,000
New Jersey: $82,000 - $112,000
Ohio: $81,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $100,000 - $118,000
Washington: $81,900 - $91,400
Washington DC: $93,000 - $98,000