H1 Heading: Join BDO as a Core Tax Associate for Summer 2025 in Anchorage, AK
H2 Heading: Utilize Your Accounting Degree and Communication Skills in Tax Services
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- Core Tax Associate, responsible for preparing tax returns and research - Utilize basic research skills and tax software applications - Ensure compliance with all applicable authorities and minimize tax and reporting burdens - Assist with income tax provisions and apply Firm policies and standards - Develop efficient methods to decrease clients' taxes - Draft clear and concise memorandums and correspondence - Eligible for CPA exams and progress towards Enrolled Agent certification - Strong communication and teamwork skills required - Competitive salaries based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location
Job Summary:
BDO is seeking a Tax Associate for their Core Tax Services team. This role will utilize your educational background, communication skills, and organizational abilities to assist with tax returns and research. The Tax Associate will work with basic research skills and tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review.
Job Duties:
- Tax Compliance: Ensuring clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens. This includes utilizing Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency and documenting all significant tax positions. - ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals: Applying Firm policies and standards regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48 and assisting with preparation and/or review of income tax provisions. - Tax Consulting: Developing efficient and effective methods to decrease clients' current and future taxes by utilizing knowledge of tax structures and filing requirements and drafting clear and concise memorandums and correspondence. - Other duties as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics required, or Bachelor's degree in another focus area with CPA certification. - Master's in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams and progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction. - Progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA) certification preferred.
Software:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting. - Proactive in seeking advice and compliance with policies. - Ability to prepare simple tax returns.
Salary Information:
Individual salaries offered to candidates are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location.
BDO offers more than just a career, it is a place where your work is impactful and your individuality is valued. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement, and our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself while making a positive difference in the world.
Our purpose at BDO is to help people thrive every day, and this drives everything we do. We are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, clients, and communities. As an ESOP company, we share financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team, reflecting a culture that puts people first. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients in the U.S. and over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This qualified retirement plan offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and the opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP is a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and increase in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions required.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, empowering our team members to explore their full potential, and celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs. Our focus on resilience and sustainability also drives us to positively impact our people, clients, and communities. Our Total Rewards encompass more than just traditional benefits, and we are proud to offer a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
