Tax Experienced Associate, Core Tax Services

BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory organization that focuses on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. They are seeking a Tax Experienced Associate for their Core Tax Services team, responsible for preparing tax returns, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Responsibilities Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”) Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list) Documents all significant tax positions Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48 Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence Identifies potentially relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process Other duties as required Skills Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification required (or Authorization to Test for the CPA exam, or equivalent documentation, prior to start date in your state of employment), required Solid oral and written communication skills Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team Able to prepare simple tax returns Takes appropriate actions without being asked Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance Master's in accountancy or taxation, preferred One (1) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, preferred 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), preferred Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferred Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software, preferred Benefits Flexibility and opportunities for advancement Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits Company Overview BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. It was founded in 1910, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship BDO USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 92 in 2025, 101 in 2024, 119 in 2023, 151 in 2022, 105 in 2021, 199 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.