Tax Experienced Senior Associate, Business Incentives Group

Job Summary

The Tax Experienced Senior, Business Incentives Group is primarily responsible

for executing project tasks to identify, document, and support on exam BIG tax

credits and incentives.  In this role, the Tax Experienced Senior, Business

Incentives Group is charged with utilizing research skills and applying industry

knowledge to understand the potential BIG tax credit issues and opportunities

and to gather client information and documentation to identify qualified costs

and expenses and calculate the BIG benefits efficiently and effectively. The

role also may assist with business development and operational matters.

Job Duties

Research

• Identifies intermediate to complex situations when research is needed,

providing an outline of the issue(s) and research to be conducted

• Analyzes researched facts and sources prior to composing a detailed report of

the research findings

• Composes standard research memos in support of projects / transactions

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

• Identifies “gray areas” and communicates related risk potential for

contingent tax liabilities

• Completes pro forma Forms 6765 and other related state forms
• Ensures all necessary approvals and documentation, including but not limited

to budgets, work plans, executed tax engagement letters, are in place prior

to engagement work commencing

Tax Consulting

• Develops, recommends, and implements standard tax methods to provide clients

with maximum tax benefits related to current and future tax obligations

• Assists in the review and response to notices for federal and state agencies
• Documents all significant tax positions, as well as issues, findings, and

deliverables in accordance with firm policies

• Identifies and calculates BIG benefits, including potential credits,

deductions, and other federal and state opportunities

• Contributes to the development of new and improved ways to identify qualified

costs and activities

• Identifies tax consulting opportunities and participates in the marketing of

services to existing and prospective clients

Tax Controversy

• Supports representation of clients before tax authorities on contested

issues

Tax Related Software

• Uses Caseware, GoSystems, tax research databases, and other tax-related

software in the completion of assigned tasks

Tax Specialization

• Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and

opportunities regarding BIG tax benefits

• Calculates the federal BIG tax credit and applies BIG benefits of all states

in his/her region

• Suggests ways to develop or improve tools, methodologies, policies, etc., to

enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of BIG services

• Identifies other opportunities and issues other than those related only to

BIG

ASC740-10

• Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO

Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48

• Recognizes, measures, and documents clients’ financial benefits

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 advance the position of clients, the firm

or firm personnel through reduction in taxes or expenses or offering of

non-tax benefits

• Identifies and communicates possibilities for referrals while maintain

awareness of the firm’s tax specialists

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of BIG Associates and Interns on

assigned engagements

• Ensures BIG Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations

for BIG Associates and Interns

• Acts as mentor to BIG Associates and Interns

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Degree in accounting, tax, or finance, preferred

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of prior experience, required
• Prior experience performing services related to BIG tax credits preferred
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement

basis preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA certification, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

Language

• Fluent in verbal and written English

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical  and research skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines

with a focus on details

• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a

group environment

• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple

projects simultaneously

• Ability to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work

assignments as needed

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to prepare simple tax returns
• Possesses a familiarity with all types of tax filing forms
• Intermediate knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure

effective and efficient delivery of tax services

• Intermediate knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax

filings

• Understanding and recognition of the economics of underlying transactions and

book to tax differences in preparation of tax returns

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: $74,550 - $147,000

Colorado Range: $74,550 - $147,000

Maryland Range: $74,550 - $147,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $74,550 - $147,000

Washington DC Range: $74,550 - $147,000

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