Global Employer Services-Expatriate Tax Senior Associate

Job Summary

The GES Senior - Expat is responsible for the review of inbound and outbound

international assignee US income tax returns, some preparation of more advanced

returns, as well as tax equalizations, completing assignment cost projections

and compensation reviews and planning. In this role, the GES Senior - Expat

will be charged with gathering required client information necessary to prepare

tax filings, participating in tax planning and recognizing potential risks, in

addition to communication with assignees and company administrators and tax

research.

Job Duties

• Research
• Identifies most situations when research is necessary providing an outline

of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted

• Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a

detailed report of the research findings

• Tax Compliance
• Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying

options for minimizing the client’s tax and reporting burdens

• Obtains required client information to utilize in the preparation of tax

filings

• Conducts detailed review on basic returns and prepares review notes and

identifying potential tax issues

• Plans the tax process and the procedures to be performed
• Tax Consulting
• Develops, recommends and implements standard tax methods to provide clients

with maximum tax benefits related to current and future tax obligations

• Documents all significant tax positions, as well as issues, findings and

deliverables in accordance with firm policies

• Assists in the development of client consulting project plans for assigned

clients and provides support in the completion of those consulting projects

• Tax Controversy
• Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues, as

appropriate, and with assistance and guidance from senior tax

professionals

• Tax Specialization
• Applies expatriate tax compliance, planning and global implications to

technical and practical issues for assigned clients

• Versed in transfer year residency issues and elections, including foreign

earned income exclusion qualification

• Identifies and applies income tax treaties and totalization agreements
• Provides basic advice on US payroll reporting for expatriate compensation

and hypo tax and housing norm deductions

• Administers pre-assignment and post-arrival consultations with assignees

through data gathering interviews

• Tax Related Software
• Utilizes GoSystems, tax research databases and other tax-related software

in the completion of assigned tasks

• Strategy Development
• Assists in the preparation of studies of tax implications to identify

alternative courses of actions to benefits clients

• Develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of license, the firm

or firm personnel

• Partners with other tax disciplines to identify and recommend other

services or benefits to meet client needs

• Other duties as, required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and mentoring to associates and interns on the team

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, International

Business, Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Manager or

other related filed, required

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Tax, preferred

Experience

• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in individual income tax

preparation, expatriate tax experience preferred

• Prior experience in a customer / client service environment, preferred
• Prior study abroad or international work experience, preferred

License/Certifications

• Enrolled Agent or CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Reader and Writer

Language

• Fluency in foreign languages highly desired

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses superior customer service skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all

levels

• Able 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

• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and the ability to apply analysis

in determining appropriate next steps

• Excellent computer skills and the aptitude to learn new software

applications

• Knowledge regarding appropriate information required in the tax return filing

process

• Knowledge and familiarity with commonly utilized individual income tax forms
• Capable of delegating work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel

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

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one

another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment

to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work,

leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around

what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and

achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life

each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients,

and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S.

and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping

clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s

success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their

financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful

addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits*

offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our

connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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