About this opportunity
BDO USA lists this Tax Experienced Senior, Private Client Services opportunity in port reading, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Private Client Services at BDO is a boutique practice within our firm. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C-Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures. The Private Client Services Practice is experienced in all aspects of estate, income, gift, and trust tax consulting and compliance; charitable giving and philanthropic foundations; executive compensation; and cash-flow, retirement, and life insurance planning.
Job Summary
Private Client Services at BDO is a boutique practice within our firm. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net‑worth individuals, their families, family offices, C‑Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures. The Private Client Services Practice is experienced in all aspects of estate, income, gift, and trust tax consulting and compliance; charitable giving and philanthropic foundations; executive compensation; and cash‑flow, retirement, and life insurance planning.
A Tax Experienced Senior, Private Client Services (PCS) is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net‑worth clients.
Job Duties
Participates in tax and consulting engagements and enhances skills identifying and addressing client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities
Works directly with clients and their advisors to gather information needed to prepare tax returns
Develops understanding of complex individual, trust, estate, S-Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns, both Federal and State jurisdictions, while demonstrating the ability to follow instructions and actively seek feedback
Reviews basic individual and trust tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to staff and interns
Analyzes tax notices received from government agencies and prepares initial drafts of response
Identifies technical issues, conducts advanced tax research, and develops sound recommendations for PCS leadership
Works in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment both independently and within a team dynamic
Prioritizes and completes tasks
Assists with PCS/firm contribution responsibilities including billing, recruiting, attendance and participation in CPE activities and training
Builds new relationships with other professionals both inside and outside the firm
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise and manage the day‑to‑day work assignments of PCS Associates
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to PCS Associates, as necessary
Acts as mentor to PCS Associates
Education
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
Master's degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred
Experience
Three (3) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required
Experienced in private client services, preferred
Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred
License/Certifications
CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred
Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role preferred
Software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, required
Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep), preferred
Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis), preferred
Languages
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Initiative Works hard, putting in extra effort when necessary to complete their assignments within given deadlines; self‑starting; doesn’t need to be explicitly told to put in this effort; when set, meets weekly/engagement hours expectations
Owns their own career and technical development; demonstrates self‑awareness, actively pursues projects and learning experiences to fill in their technical knowledge gaps
Communication Expresses themselves effectively verbally and in writing; takes complex thoughts, synthesizes them into works using clear, concise language, and presents a cohesive narrative
Internally, communicates the status of their work to their team; promptly responds to requests
Leadership Leads by example, acting as a model for the firm's core values
Takes on challenges; sees tasks through completion, even if there are obstacles
Business Development Participates in business development and networking activities
Seizes opportunities for new professional contacts when presented
People Development Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Assists in supervision, development, and training of employees
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: $96,000 - $125,000
Colorado Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Illinois Range: $90,000 - $108,000
Maryland Range: $98,000 - $110,000
Massachusetts Range: $102,000 - $119,000
Minnesota Range: $80,000 - $95,000
New Jersey Range: $88,000 - $125,000
Ohio Range: $85,000 - $115,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 - $125,000
Washington Range: $83,000 - $115,000
Washington DC Range: $105,000 - $117,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance our financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability
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