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Job Summary:

The Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. Accounting Methods is part of BDO's Specialized Tax Services business, which is composed of various tax consulting practices designed to help companies comply with specific areas of federal, state, and international tax law.

As a Tax Experienced Manager, Accounting Methods, you will help achieve BDO's core purpose-Helping People Thrive Every Day-by helping both public and private companies identify federal tax benefits and correct federal tax exposures. Our clients are leaders in industries such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, architecture/engineering services, and consumer products. As an Accounting Methods Experienced Manager, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate, collaborate with fellow BDO colleagues in all of our business lines, as well as with our clients' leaders in tax, accounting, and finance, and also in their operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments.

The Tax Experienced Managers, Accounting Methods pursue opportunities to enable them to gain and improve their skills in every aspect of professional service, including technical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development.

Job Duties:

Research:

Identifies all situations where research is necessary and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topicsConfirms accuracy of facts and sources where appropriatePrepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clientsComposes effective research memos in support of projects / transactionsDevelops effective presentations for marketing and sales opportunities

Tax Compliance:

Ensures clients comply with applicable authoritiesIdentifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdensIdentifies "gray areas" and communicates related risks to partnersCompletes appropriate workpapers and tax returns formsEnsures firm risk management and tax quality control standards and protocols are metCommunicates with clients and appropriate Core Tax Services, Assurance, and Consulting personnel regarding any issues

Tax Consulting:

Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefitsStays informed of new legal and factual developments affecting clients' tax accounting methods positions and identifies and communicates with partners about effective approaches to optimize these positionsIdentifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefitsIdentifies process improvements regarding, e.g. the processes of identifying, documenting, and supporting Accounting Methods on exam and at appeals

Tax Controversy:

Represents clients before tax authoritiesResponds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax accounting methods issues and questions

Tax Specialization:

Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding tax accounting methodsIdentifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than accounting methods

Strategy Development:

Develops new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnelSuggests marketing approaches for new client acquisitionOther duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagementsEnsures Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areasEvaluates the performance of Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance their professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes constructive performance evaluations for Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and InternsActs as Career Advisor to

Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferredMaster's degree, preferredJuris Doctorate (J.D.), preferred

Experience:

Four (4) or more years of prior Federal tax client service experience, requiredPrior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, requiredPrior experience with accounting methods, preferredPrior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferredPrior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred

License/Certifications:

CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, preferredExperience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs, preferred

Language:

N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the tax accounting methods area commensurate with the level of experience required aboveExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and research skillsSolid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsCapable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as neededCapacity to... For full info follow application link. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.