Core Tax Associate - Winter 2026 (Columbia)
Company: BDO USA, PC
Location: Columbia
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Tax Associate, Core Tax Services is responsible
for utilizing their educational background as well as communication
and organizational skills by assisting with the preparation of tax
returns and research. In this role, the Tax Associate, Core Tax
Services will be charged with utilizing basic research skills and
working with tax software applications to complete simple tax
returns for review. Job Duties: Tax Compliance 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 ASC
740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals 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 Tax Consulting 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 potential
relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance
process. Other duties as required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities: Education : Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance,
Economics or Statistics required OR Bachelor's degree in other
focus area and CPA certification required Masters in Accountancy or
Taxation preferred Experience : Leadership experience preferred
Accounting based internship 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 with the Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong written and
verbal communication skills Ability to follow instructions as
directed Ability to work effectively in a team setting Takes
appropriate actions without being asked Seeks advice of appropriate
superiors regarding issues related to compliance Ability to prepare
simple tax returns Individual 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. California Range: $78,000 -
$85,000 Colorado Range: $66,000 - $72,000 Illinois Range: $74,000 -
$76,000 Maryland Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Minnesota Range: $66,000
- $72,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $72,000 - $78,000
Washington Range: $68,000 - $78,000 Washington DC Range: $70,000 -
$75,000
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