International Tax Associate - Winter or Summer 2023 (Orange County)
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An International Tax Associate will begin to utilize their educational background and organizational skills while taking direction from other, more experienced team members as you assist in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters. Responsibilities will include utilizing tax research skills to provide international tax advice and working with tax software applications to assist clients with tax reporting obligations for international operations.
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.
Salary Range: $65,000-$110,000
BDO Total Rewards include but encompass so much more than traditional “benefits,” such as compensation and health-related insurance (medical, dental and vision) for employees who meet eligibility requirements. Examples include, but are not limited to 12 days or more Paid Time Off annually, dependent on position, plus an additional 12 paid holidays and Parental Leave. A 401k match is offered as well as eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree, required
Accounting or other business related major, preferred
J. D., LLM, and/or MST/MBT, preferred
Experience:
Internship within a professional services firm, preferred
Tax experience, preferred
License/Certifications:
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Solid 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
Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working within 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
Strong legal writing background and familiarity with the IRAC method of analysis
In-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
Our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.