Job DescriptionJob 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:Technical 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
Language: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
