Tax Senior 1&2 - International Tax - Customs & Duties - Washingt

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Full Job Title: Tax Senior 1&2 - International Tax - Customs & Duties - Washington D.C.Job Description:
Tax is an inescapable dimension of almost every business activity, in every jurisdiction where a company does business. To optimize the financial performance of business operations, tax strategy and business strategy have to work together across a client enterprise. Our core tax advisory business offerings in International Tax Services, State and Local Taxes and Federal Tax Services make up the business offering for our core Tax practice.One of the benefits of being aligned with one of these functional groups is that you will have the technical proficiency and connectivity to address client issues as well as develop as well-rounded, quality-focused tax professionals. As a member of E&Y's core Tax practice, you will have the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability.Our International Tax Services (ITS) practice provides a wide range of tax services for many of the world's largest multinational corporations. ITS helps clients identify and address complex domestic and international tax issues and assists them in strategically aligning different areas of taxation.We are currently seeking candidates for an outstanding career opportunity as a Senior in Customs & Duties, which performs import/customs compliance and planning work. Our clients rely on us to provide superior service with U.S. Customs compliance requirements while continuing to advise them on strategies.Responsibilities
Research U.S. Customs issues. Advise clients on potential duty savings strategies. Perform client U.S. Customs compliance work. Develop and deliver quality planning ideas with timely and responsive services and high-quality work products.Discuss moderately complex customs issues with the engagement team and client management. Keep informed of current customs developments and effectively apply knowledge to client situations. Thoroughly and accurately analyze information. Assist in developing recommendations and implementation plans.Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals. Supervise the work of Staff professionals and provide positive mentorship.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance (master's degree or JD highly preferred) CPA and/or LLM certification preferred 1-3 years of customs experience at the U.S. Customs Service, a professional services firm, a Fortune 500 company, or a major importer the ability to function in a technology-based environment a strong desire to continuously learn excellent organizational skills, strong motivation, and a positive attitude