Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services

Full-time

No

, 4 515 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA, 90071, US, 4 515 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA, 90071, US, 4 515 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA, 90071, US

Job Summary:

- Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services position in Los Angeles, CA
- Utilize educational background and organizational skills to consult with clients on cross-border tax matters
- Gain exposure to work plans for assigned clients and monitor daily tax law and client factual developments
- Coordinate with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on international tax rules and foreign tax law
- Develop an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding international taxation
- Identify when research is necessary and analyze facts and authorities to prepare written tax advice on international tax and cross-border transactions
- Assist in obtaining required client information for international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
- Basic understanding of tax compliance topics such as Subpart F income, Earnings and Profits adjustments, and foreign tax credits
- Coordinate with other team members to represent clients before the IRS on contested issues
- Develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues
- Follow Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
- Salary range: $60,000 - $110,000

Tax Consulting:

- Develop and implement critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
- Gain exposure to work plans for assigned clients
- Monitor daily tax law and client factual developments
- Coordinate with BDO non-US colleagues on international tax rules and foreign tax law

Tax Specialization:

- Develop an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding international taxation
- Explore specializing in one or more international tax areas

Research:

- Identify when research is necessary and access reliable and relevant information
- Analyze facts and authorities and report on analysis
- Prepare Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions

Tax Compliance:

- Assist in obtaining required client information for international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
- Use Firm tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in the tax preparation process
- Understand international tax compliance topics such as Subpart F income, Earnings and Profits adjustments, and foreign tax credits
- Analyze cross-border transactions for tax return impacts, including Section 351 and Section 304 transactions, liquidations under Sections 331 and 332, and reorganizations under Section 368

Tax Controversy:

- Assist in preparing to represent clients before the IRS on contested issues

ASC 740-10:

- Develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues
- Apply knowledge to client situations as applicable

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, preferred
- Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MST/MBT, preferred
- One or more years of prior experience in professional services or equivalent experience gained through an advanced degree program, required
- Experience in international tax, preferred
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a . jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred
- Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and basic legal and tax research skills
- Solid organizational skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and work independently or within a team environment
- Basic understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law
- Basic knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and potential tax issues

About the Company:

- BDO is an accounting and advisory organization with over 160 countries in its global organization
- BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- The ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being
- The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to the comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings
- BDO is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives and helping companies take business as usual to better than usual
- BDO’s culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself while making a positive difference in the world
- BDO’s purpose is to help people thrive every day and is focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for their people, clients, and communities

Benefits:

- Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
- ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first
- Annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock
- Opportunity to grow wealth over time as shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact people, clients, and communities

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jurisdiction), or internal revenue service enrolled agent (“ea”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred

software:

proficient in the use of microsoft office suite, specifically word, excel, and powerpoint, preferred
experience utilizing ria, bna, lexis nexis and/or westlaw, beneficial, preferred

language:

n/a

other knowledge, skills & abilities:

strong verbal and written communications skills
strong analytical and basic legal and tax research skills
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 team environment
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
basic knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues





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