Tax Senior, Business Incentives Group
$73,500–$131,250 year
On-siteGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead or support services to identify, calculate, document, and support tax credits and incentives for Business Incentive Group clients. Prepare project workplans, interview client personnel to obtain data, and develop reports describing available tax benefits and supporting facts. Review calculations, qualified cost schedules, and client documentation while organizing workpapers to minimize revisions. Operate online research tools to gather pertinent tax and industry information, monitor relevant laws, and participate in researching potential new clients. Train and mentor BIG Interns, Associates, and other Senior Associates. Comply with industry standards and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Two (2) or more years prior experience in accounting, tax or finance (including internships)
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in research and development and/or other tax consulting roles (e.g. accounting methods, 263A, FDII)
- Experience in preparing/reviewing tax provisions, corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships
- Currently holds or working towards Certified Public Accountant license, Enrolled Agent certification, or Juris Doctorate degree
- Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel & Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit and leadership mentality
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of BDO
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment with a focus on superior customer service
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong initiative, drive to lead, and desire and ability to enhance and grow the practice
- Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement
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