Specialty Tax Services Associate, State and Local Tax -Winter ; Houston

Job Summary

The STS SALT Associate will be responsible for basic research and analysis of state and local tax (SALT) issues, along with utilization of tax software in the completion of basic tax returns and other tax filings and documents. In this role, the STS Tax Associate, State and Local Taxation will have the opportunity to utilize their educational background while working side‑by‑side with more experienced Tax members who will provide direction and coaching related a range of state and local tax laws and resources.

• Research
  • Identifies simple situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
  • Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findings
  • Prepares WTA and tax returns as appropriate
• Tax Compliance
  • Participates in the preparation, filing and completion of voluntary disclosure agreements for sales and use tax; income tax and unclaimed property
  • Drafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various tax issues
  • Assists in the drafting of responses to notices from state taxing authorities
  • Prepares modeling for tax and unclaimed property exposure analysis
  • Participates in the audit defense of client returns and tax positions
  • Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements is obtained and identifies missing items to need for preparation of assigned tax returns
  • Monitors current tax law changes and applies appropriately to the preparation of assigned tax returns
  • Manages collection and retention of all appropriate work papers for assigned clients
• Tax Consulting
  • Develops, recommends and implements standard tax methods to provide clients with maximum tax benefits related to current and future estacion tax obligations
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  - Provide a clear listing. Tax Consulting
  • Develops, recommends and implements standard tax methods to provide clients with maximum tax benefits related to current and future tax obligations
  • Utilizes online research tools, prior tax returns, interviews with client personnel and other resources to gather pertinent tax information related to assigned clients
  • Continues building tax knowledge by monitoring relevant tax laws and educating oneself on firm tax strategies and Tax Planning Ideas ADD
  Tax Related Software
  • Utilizes 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 SALT tax benefits
  ASC
  740‑10
  • Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to traditionelle FAS 109 and FIN
    48, as well as FAS5 for sales tax and unclaimed properties
  • Strategy Development
  • Assists in the preparation of studies of tax implications to identify alternative courses of actions to benefit clients
  • Develops an understanding of the impact of a client’s business objectives as it relates to the client’s tax situation
  • Other duties as required
  Supervisory Responsibilities

  N/A

  Qualifications, Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  Education
  • Bachelors degree required; focus in Accounting, preferred
  • Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred
  Experience
  • Prior internship or other work experience within an accounting setting or public accounting, preferred
  License/Certifications
  • Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment, preferred
  Software
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
  Language
  • N/A
  Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and basic research skills
  • Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
  • Ability to successfully multi‑task while working independently…