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Tax Experienced Associate, Core Tax Services

BDO · Seattle, Washington

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Pay$71k to $83k a year
LevelStaff · Tax
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportOn their careers site
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
ExperiencePublic accounting or industry
PostedOct 8, 2026
Found by usOct 9, 2026
Last checkedOct 9, 2026

Quick look

Prepare and assist with simple tax return preparation and related tax research for firm clients.

Student or new gradEarly career, studying for the CPAA few years in, CPA in progress

Worth knowing: Must have authorization to sit for CPA exam prior to start if not already

What they say about the CPA exam

“We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.”

From the posting

Company: Job title: Tax Experienced Associate, Core Tax Services Location: Seattle, WA, United States Job Summary: The Tax Experienced 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 Experienced 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 (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 potentially relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or...

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