Tax Accountant - Corporate Indirect Tax

Job Summary:

As part of National Finance, the 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 obtaining and reconciling data to prepare personal property tax, sales & use tax, business licenses, annual reports, state and local income tax returns, state apportionment and other various related filings for BDO USA to comply with applicable federal, state and local tax laws. 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:

• Prepares state and local sales & use tax returns, by gathering and reconciling supporting data and documentation, along with executing the associated payment methods and state data input, as state websites or upload
• Assists in the gathering and determination of BDO USA’s use tax liabilities
• Obtains and reconciles data to prepare personal property tax returns and associated processing of personal property tax payments
• Obtains appropriate data and prepares annual reports, business licenses, government surveys, and miscellaneous tax returns along with payment requests and timely mailing of returns 
• Assists with the daily task of reviewing customer exemption certificates for approval and vendor exemption certificate requests and enters into Vertex sales tax engine, as needed
• Assists in gathering information for the company’s quarterly tax projections for federal, state and local income taxes
• Coordinates the execution of any estimated or extension payments, along with the completion of any corresponding forms
• Assists in the gathering and preparation of the company’s state apportionment information
• Prepares state and local income tax return, by gathering supporting data and documentation as needed
• Supports the process of determining the amount for federal & state tax depreciation by updating the tax departments fixed asset software
• Performs tax research and communicates findings to the appropriate individuals, as needed
• Gathers required information, and drafts communications to respond to notices from various tax authorities
• Assists in obtaining date for sales & use and personal property tax audits
• Reconciles various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month end close process
• Other duties as required

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus on Accounting, Taxation, or Finance, preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred

 

Experience:

• One (1) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department, required
• Experience preparing Sales & Use tax returns, preferred
• Experience preparing Personal Property tax returns, preferred

 

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 using Sales & Use and Property Tax software, preferred
• Prior experience utilizing Oracle or OneStream financial tools, preferred

Language(s):

• N/A

 

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 state and local sales & use tax, as well as personal property taxes
• 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: $55,000 - $70,000
Maryland Range: $55,000 - $70,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $55,000 - $70,000
 

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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