In-House

San Francisco, CA, United States

Law Student - In-House in San Francisco, CA

Law Student

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Specialty Tax Services Associate, International Tax Services - Fall 2024 (San Francisco)

Job Description:

BDO is seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Specialty Tax Services Associate in our International Tax Services department. This full-time position offers the opportunity to utilize your educational background and organizational skills while gaining exposure to the development of work plans for clients and providing international tax advice. As a member of our team, you will have access to tax research resources, work with tax software applications, and coordinate with BDO colleagues in over 160 countries to provide comprehensive services to our clients.

Job Duties:

- Utilize critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
- Develop work plans for assigned clients
- Stay up to date on international tax law and client developments
- Coordinate with BDO colleagues in over 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law
- Gain an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding international taxation
- Conduct research, analyze facts and authorities, and prepare Written Tax Advice on international tax and cross-border transactions
- Assist in obtaining client information for international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
- Develop a basic understanding of representing clients before the IRS on contested issues
- Use tax research databases and tax-related software
- Understand and apply Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
- Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business-related major
- ., LLM, and/or MST/MBT preferred
- Internship within a professional services firm and tax experience preferred
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a . jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with tax research databases and software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and legal and tax research skills
- Ability to meet project deadlines with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Basic understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law
- In-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
- Strong legal writing background and familiarity with the IRAC method of analysis

Salary Information:

Individual salaries offered to candidates are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

- California Range: $78,000 - $120,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $76,000 - $110,000
- Washington Range: $65,000 - $110,000

About BDO:

At BDO, we value individuality and offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is focused on making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to ourselves while making a positive difference in the world. We are committed to delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting our culture of putting people first and sharing financially in our growth with our . team. Our professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients in the . 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), offering participants a stake in the firm’s success and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. Our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings also include an annual allocation to the ESOP, fully funded by BDO, with no employee contributions required.

Our commitment to our employees and clients is reflected in our focus on:

- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- 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 more than traditional “benefits”

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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