Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade
BDO USA, Seattle, WA, United States
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.
Responsibilities
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 deliver 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 assist 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 and Qualifications
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
Licenses/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
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
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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.
Responsibilities
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 deliver 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 assist 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 and Qualifications
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
Licenses/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
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
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