Paraprofessional

BDO USA•McLean, VA

About The Position

The Tax Experienced Paraprofessional is responsible for organizing, coordinating and preparing client tax data to ensure accurate and timely completion of business and individual tax returns. This position also performs administrative duties that support the tax department processes and procedures.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
Three (3) or more years of industry related experience in a professional services firm required
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or in coordination with other professionals
Understands and maintains the confidentiality of all information
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond tactfully and professionally in high demand situations

Responsibilities

Plans and executes projects related to tax and consulting processes and procedures
Complies with all Firm policies, standards and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) and seeks advice regarding issues and problems related to tax compliance and consulting
Uses and inputs client information into the Contact Resource Management system
Researches public information
Performs billing and account management
Uses the Firm’s compliance software to maximize efficiency of tax returns, client billing and account management
Meets internal deadlines to match client expectations for timely delivery of service
Identifies missing tax return items to ensure that client data is collected in a timely manner and complies with filing requirements
Other duties as required