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Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade

Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade

BDO USAPhiladelphia, PA, US
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Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade

Job Summary : The Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade is responsible for utilizing basic research skills and applying their educational background to identify potential trade issues and opportunities. This role provides advice to clients in a variety of industries on import and export matters.

Job Duties :

  • Researches, writes, and reviews 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
  • Organizes and conducts effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization
  • Establishes relationship 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
  • Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • Supervises the day-to-day workload of Customs and International Trade Associates and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product
  • Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Associates and Interns
  • Acts as mentor to Associates and Interns, as appropriate

    • Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field, required
  • Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and / or MBA, preferred
  • Experience : Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of import / export trade consulting as a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor or import specialist, required
  • Licenses / Certifications : CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") or licensed customs broker (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred
  • Software : Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
  • Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required
  • 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.

    National Range : $73,500 - $131,250 Maryland Range : $73,500 - $131,250 NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $73,500 - $131,250 Washington DC Range : $73,500 - $131,250

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