Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade

Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade

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

Supervisory Responsibilities :

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 :

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 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.