Job Summary:
As part of National Finance, the Senior Tax Accountant is a member of an expanding team focused on providing corporate tax compliance that complies with applicable federal, state and local tax laws for BDO USA. The individual is responsible for the preparation of federal tax items and various state tax returns and support. Communicates internally with other BDO USA internal departments and externally with venders and government agents on issues of tax compliance and processes. This position is a part of the firm's corporate tax department without the pressure to build a book of business.
Job Duties:
Acts as an SME (subject matter expert) in state income taxes, coordinates and plans, prepares for, and executes the various state income tax projects from beginning to end
Gathers necessary data and information to prepare corporate federal, state and local tax returns, as assigned
Prepares quarterly tax projections for federal, state and local income tax estimated payments and tax extensions
Researches complex tax questions and communicate findings effectively and implement results on various state and/or local tax returns
Gathers required information and drafts communications to respond to notices from various tax authorities
Prepares tax returns using OneSource OIT
Prepares workpapers computing the state income tax provision and enters in OneSource OPT, as needed
Acts as the contact for state and local income tax audits
Assists in the preparation of personal property tax returns and associated processing of personal property tax payments
Leads the process of determining the amount for federal & state tax depreciation by entering into the tax departments associated fixed asset tool
Reconciles various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month end close process
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance, preferred
Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred
Experience:
Four (4) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department, required
Experience preparing Federal and State corporate income tax returns, required
License(s)/Certification(s):
CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel and Word, required
Prior experience utilizing OneSource (OIT & OPT) or other CorpTax income tax software, required
Prior experience utilizing Oracle or OneStream financial tools, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to oversee projects with limited supervision
Superior customer service skills
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of BDO USA's activities as they relate to associated taxes positions
Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels within BDO USA
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
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: $75,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $95,000
Maryland Range: $75,000 - $95,000
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
