Job Summary: The Tax Senior, Customs & International Trade is responsible for utilizing basic research skills and applying their educational background to identify potential trade issues and opportunities. This role provides advice to clients in a variety of industries on import and export matters. Job Duties: Technical Duties: • Researches, writes, and reviews international trade advice in areas relating to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes and customs valuation • Researches U.S. and international import and export trade matters • Formulates ideas and delivers possible trade savings opportunities • Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work • Organizes and conducts effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization • Establishes relationship with BDO customs experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International • Identifies opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters • Assists in managing client expectations • Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervises the day-to-day workload of Customs and International Trade Associates and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product • Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Associates and Interns • Acts as mentor to Associates and Interns, as appropriate Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field, required • Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferred Experience: • Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of import/export trade consulting as a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor or import specialist, required Licenses/Certifications: • CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) or licensed customs broker (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred Software: • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required • Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required Language: • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical skills and basic legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data • Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment • Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment • Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed • Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel • Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels • Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law 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. National Range: $73,500 - $131,250 Maryland Range: $73,500 - $131,250 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $73,500 - $131,250 Washington DC Range: $73,500 - $131,250