Customs and Intl Trade Associate - Summer 2025

Full-time

No

33 600 Anton Boulevard , Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, US 600 Campus Drive, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, US 1000 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, 77002, US 1 111 South Wacker, Chicago, IL, 60606, US 1225 17th St., Denver, CO, 80202, US 300 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL, 32801, US 600 Grant St., Denver, CO, 80203, US


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- Utilize Your Research Skills as a Customs and International Trade Associate at BDO
- Work with Experienced Team Members to Provide Trade Advice to Clients in Various Industries
- Mentorship Opportunity Available for Interns at BDO
- Competitive Salaries Offered Based on Qualifications, Experience, and Location

Job Summary:
BDO, a leading accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a Customs and International Trade Associate to join their team. This role will involve utilizing research skills and applying educational background to identify potential trade issues and opportunities for clients in a variety of industries. The Associate will work closely with experienced team members and have the opportunity to mentor interns as well.

Job Duties:
- Conduct research and provide advice on international trade matters, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, and customs valuation
- Identify potential trade savings opportunities and assist in drafting tax alerts
- Collaborate with other BDO specialists and client service teams
- Establish relationships with BDO customs experts globally
- Manage client expectations and assist in managing a team of tax professionals
- Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA preferred
- Experience in tax, legal, customs, or import/export trade preferred
- Internship within a professional services firm preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with RIA, BNA, and Lexis Nexis
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines
- Ability to multitask and work independently or in a team environment
- Basic understanding of technical and practical issues in taxation and law

Salary Information:
Individual salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. BDO offers competitive salaries in the following ranges:
- California: $65,000 - $110,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $76,000 - $110,000
- Washington: $65,000 - $110,000

About BDO:
BDO is a purpose-driven company focused on helping people thrive every day. With a culture centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to oneself, BDO offers more than just a career. Employees have the opportunity for growth and advancement, as well as flexibility in their work. BDO is an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first by sharing financially in the company's growth. They provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients in the US and globally.

BDO's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders is reflected in their approach to diversity, empowerment, and innovation. They celebrate ingenuity and innovation, and focus on resilience and sustainability to make a positive impact on their people, clients, and communities.

Join BDO:
If you are looking for a place where your work is impactful and your individuality is valued, consider joining BDO. Apply now for the Customs and International Trade Associate position and become a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
BDO is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Click here to find out more about the company and their commitment to diversity.

Job Info:
- Job Identification: 5097
- Job Category: Generalist
- Posting Date: 04/12/2024, 11:59 PM
- Apply Before: 04/12/2025, 11:59 PM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations:
- 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166, US
- 2600 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084, US
- 1180 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, US
- 8401 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA, 22102, US
- 100 SE 2nd St., Miami, FL, 33131, US
- 600 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, US
- 600 Campus Drive, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, US
- 1000 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, 77002, US
- 111 South Wacker, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
- 1225 17th St., Denver, CO, 80202, US
- 300 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL, 32801, US
- 600 Grant St., Denver, CO, 80203, US

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
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
works with client service team personnel to assist in managing client expectations
other duties as required

supervisory responsibilities:

may act 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:

experience in tax, legal, customs or import/export trade preferred
internship within a professional services firm, 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

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