Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade

About the role

This position provides advice to clients in a variety of industries on import and export matters, utilizing basic research skills and applying educational background to identify potential trade issues and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Formulates ideas and delivers possible trade savings opportunities.
• Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work.
• Collaborates on organizing and conducting effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization.
• Establishes relationships with BDO customs experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International.
• Identifies opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters.
• Assists in managing client expectations.
• Acts as mentor to Interns, as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related field (required).
• Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA (preferred).
• One (1) or more years of experience in tax, legal, customs, or import/export trade (required).
• Experience as a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor, or import specialist (preferred).

Skills

• 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.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (required).
• Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis (required).

Qualifications

• CPA and/or JD (preferred).

Pay

Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including 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

Benefits

BDO provides a comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Learn more about BDO Total Rewards.

About Us

At BDO, 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. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. As an ESOP company, we offer participants a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being through beneficial ownership.