BDO is looking to solve state and local tax (SALT) issues and provide quality tax services to clients
Requirements
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of accounting and tax theory
- Ability to research taxation topics and communicate or compose written analysis effectively
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns as well as drafting other tax related documents
- Utilizes Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax-related software
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
- Partners with experienced SALT tax professionals to learn the basics of state tax planning
Responsibilities
- Applies general understanding of knowledge and application of standards to effectively and efficiently deliver quality tax services
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
- Participates in the preparation, filing and completion of voluntary disclosure agreements for sales and use tax, income tax and unclaimed property
- Drafts tax memoranda, and other documents on various tax issues
- Assists in drafting responses to notices from state taxing authorities
- Prepares models for tax and unclaimed property exposure analysis
- Utilizes Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax-related software in the completion of basic tax returns with appropriate supervision, as applicable
Other
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or other relevant field, Juris Doctorate (J.D) program, or Master of Laws (LLM) program, required
- Leadership experience, preferred
- Prior internship or other work experience within an accounting setting or public accounting, preferred
- Membership and participation in accounting or finance organizations at the college level, preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
