Specialty Tax Services Associate, Global Employer Services - Fall 2025 (Multiple Locations)

Job Summary:

The STS Global Employer Services (GES) Associate will be responsible for utilizing their educational background and organizational skills to assist the GES practice in one or more of its four segments – Retirement Plans, People and Organization Strategy, Global Rewards Taxation, and Global Mobility.  The Global Employer Services Associate is responsible for performing basic research to prepare tax returns, tax equalizations, completing assignment cost projections, work project reviews, and analyses that assist in serving clients.

Job Duties:

• Research
  • Identifies situations when research is necessary, providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
  • Reviews SEC filings of public companies, survey data, issue briefs prepared by legal and accounting experts, and “best practice” guidelines published by investor advisory groups as background for providing clients with creative approaches to compensation opportunities that promote shareholders’ interests
  • Composes detailed reports of the research findings
• Calculations and analysis 
  • Reviews and analyzes client data and uses Excel modeling to prepare calculations needed for various consulting projects related to equity compensation and incentive plan design, retirement plans, payroll tax requirements, mobile employee cost projections, and M&A transactions
  • Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized
• Tax and Information Reporting compliance
  • Assists with the preparation of the following returns as needed:
    • US individual tax returns for inbound and outbound international assignees
    • Forms 5500 for qualified retirement plans
    • Payroll tax forms such as 941, W-2, 1099, etc.
    • Informational reporting for equity plans such as Form 3921
• General practice support
  • Communicates with clients as needed to support gathering of data and completion of projects
  • Assists with creating and organizing file documentation in support of client engagements
  • Assists with presentation materials for internal and external purposes, e.g., webinars, proposals, etc.
• Other duties as required 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus areas and CPA certification, required
• Advanced degrees, such as a JD or Masters in Tax, preferred

Experience:

• Prior experience related to workforce programs and issues, preferred

License and Certifications:

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA) certification or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations upon starting employment, preferred 

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting 
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
• Intermediate to advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel

 

 

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.

California Range:  $78,000 - $120,000
Illinois Range:  $74,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range:  $75,000 - $100,000
Minnesota Range:  $72,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:  $82,000 - $120,000
Washington Range:  $78,000 - $120,000
Washington DC Range:  $75,000 - $100,000

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 proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  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.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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