Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade

Job Summary:

The Tax Experienced Associate, Customs & International Trade will begin to utilize basic research skills and apply 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 and assists in writing, and reviewing 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 
  • Ability to formulate ideas and delivers possible trade savings opportunities
  • Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work 
  • May collaborate on organizing and conducting effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization
  • 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
  • Assists in managing client expectations
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May acts 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:

• One (1) or more years of experience in tax, legal, customs or import/export trade required 
• Experience as either a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor or import specialist, 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.

National Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Maryland Range: $63,000 - $115,500
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Washington DC Range: $63,000 - $115,500

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is p