Senior Accountant – International Tax
BLS is seeking a professional to join our rapidly-growing International Tax Practice Group. Interested individuals must either have experience in, or be willing to learn, the U.S. tax implications of foreign activities, including the preparation of individual and entity income tax returns.
Sample Project Opportunities
- Preparing intermediate Federal and State income tax returns including Forms 1120, 5472, 1040/1040NR, 2555, 1116, 8938, FBAR (FinCEN Form 114), etc.
- Supporting a team-based approach in preparation of more complex returns, including Forms 5471, 8865 and 8858
- Maintaining current knowledge of U.S. tax laws; monitoring the effect of proposed and enacted changes to these laws on foreign earned income
- Replying to inquiries from various tax authorities
- Assisting with development of tax planning
What We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent
- 3-4 years accounting experience in a tax environment, preferably public
- CPA certification, or evidence of working towards certification
- Working knowledge of small business tax compliance
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment
- Client relationship skills, with sensitivity to clients’ time zones
- Working knowledge of ProSystems/Axcess software, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, Microsoft Office and other programs related to tax planning, depreciation and accounting, preferred
- Foreign-language skills preferred though not required
What to Expect
- Flexible work options available, including
- Fully remote with the ability to be on-site as needed
- Fully in-office
- Hybrid
- Career advancement
- Nurturing, open-door environment
- Resources and tools needed to succeed
- Ongoing training
- Mentoring to guide you through your career
- Becoming part of a family – the BLS family!
