The Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including revenue and expense recognition, capitalization, depreciation, and amortization, and various other special methods of accounting. 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.Job OverviewAs a Tax Senior, 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 Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate and collaborate with BDOers in all our business lines, as well as with our clients' leaders in tax, accounting, and finance, and in their operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments.Job DutiesTax ConsultingDevelop long-term, mutually beneficial client relationshipsSupport the Accounting Methods team and practice in development and retention of long-term client relationships by providing high quality work productWork with other senior Accounting Methods professionals to prepare and review accounting method changes, including section 481(a) computationsIdentify when research is needed; clearly and concisely frame issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely report the analysisProvide premier-quality services to clients leveraging and/or improving standard business practices and technologiesComplete tasks efficiently and effectively, organizing workpapers so that required revisions are minimalTakes initiative to ensure proactively that due dates are metParticipate in researching potential new clients, their tax position, facts that might trigger issues or opportunities for themOperate online research tools efficiently to gather pertinent tax, legal, industry, and other informationContinue building tax knowledge by monitoring relevant tax laws and educating oneself on tax strategiesManage projects by planning the project process and the procedures to be performed with qualityMeet internal deadlines to match core tax team and client expectations for timely delivery of serviceMaintain high level of technical skills in accounting methods area of the tax law through staying current on recent guidanceAssist with the development of tools/templates that would be helpful to core tax services (CTS) and Tax professionals to implement accounting method projectsComply with industry standards and the policies outlined in the BDO Tax Quality ManualOther duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesTrain and mentor Accounting Methods Interns, Associates, and possibly other Senior AssociatesQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesEducationEducation requirements are not specified beyond a professional degree.ExperienceTwo (2) or more years prior experience in accounting, tax, or finance (including internships), requiredPrior experience in tax consulting roles (e.g., accounting methods, 263A, FDII), preferredExperience in preparing/reviewing tax provisions, corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferredLicense/CertificationsCurrently holds or working towards Certified Public Accountant license, Enrolled Agent certification, or Juris Doctorate degree (or the equivalent), requiredSoftwareAdvanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel & Word, preferredLanguageN/AOther Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEntrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentalityAbility to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of BDOAbility to work independently and within a team environment with a focus on superior customer serviceExceptional organizational and project management skills, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong initiative, drive to lead, and desire and ability to enhance and grow the Accounting Methods practiceBuilding, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvementIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $73,500 - $131,250Maryland Range: $73,500 - $131,250NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $73,500 - $131,250Washington DC Range: $73,500 - $131,250*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr