International Tax Associate

About the Firm

Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest U.S. tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with over 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, the firm is positioned for successful future growth and is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic to moderately complex U.S. individual and business tax filings and supporting workpapers with cross-border implications.
• Review and verify own work for accuracy, details, and completeness.
• Identify and analyze tax issues and present solutions to engagement team lead.
• Prepare global compensation reports and tax equalization calculations.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning.
• Assist with IFRS/GAAP convergence and foreign assignment planning.
• Assist engagement team lead with consultation of inbound and outbound entity and individual taxation, expatriate management, and tax planning to develop international tax strategies.
• Evaluate and assist clients with the implementation of international tax structures and processes.
• Assist with transfer pricing, Value-Added Taxes (VAT), customs, etc.
• Apply technical expertise to ensure regulatory compliance while interpreting state, federal, and international laws and regulations relevant to client’s operations.
• Research technical topics and provide findings to engagement team lead.
• Maintain proactive communication with engagement team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues as they arise.
• Work collaboratively in teams internally and with foreign offices to provide quality client service, share knowledge, best practices, and suggestions for improvement with colleagues.
• Participate in knowledge sharing by preparing and presenting on technical subjects to Doeren Mayhew colleagues and prospective/current clients.
• Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Stay abreast of current IRS laws, regulations, and best practices; commit to ongoing personal professional development and continuous improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent degree as determined by the management committee, required.
• CPA license and/or working towards master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use technology to attain engagement efficiencies.
• Ability to adapt to new technology platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner with all levels of personnel internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office, Engagement, and Knowledge Coach.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Foreign language skills a plus.