Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade

Description du poste:

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 acts as mentor to Interns, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
* 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