Customs and International Trade - Sr Associate

<div data-field='Description' class='jd-Description'><p>A career in our United States National Tax Practice World Trade Management Solutions practice, within United States National Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients gain valuable insight into emerging tax issues and trends, as well helping them implement successful tax strategies in response to legislative, federal, and judicial tax developments that will impact their business. You&rsquo;ll help our clients with United States federal income tax considerations primarily related to foreign persons&rsquo; activities in the United States, United States persons&rsquo; activities outside the United States, cross border mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions, and insurance companies. </p><p>Our team helps our clients develop a scalable solution to address the tax compliance needs of corporations, partnerships, and other business entities. You&rsquo;ll focus on providing clients with outsourcing activities including the management over the preparation and review of income and franchise returns along with responses to income tax examinations by federal, state, and local taxing authorities.</p><p></p><p>To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.</p><p></p><p>As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:</p><p></p><ul><li>Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.</li><li>Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.</li><li>Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.</li><li>Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.</li><li>Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.</li><li>Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.</li><li>Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.</li><li>Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.</li><li>Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.</li><li>Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b><u>Additional Responsibilities</u></b><span>: </span><br><span>We&rsquo;re leading the way as technology-enabled tax advisors who provide value through digitization, automation and increased efficiencies &ndash; all made possible by equipping our professionals to succeed in a world where transactions are faster, more complicated and require a deeper level of sophistication. PwC Tax provides unparalleled technical knowledge and specialization and industry insights, coupled with the One Firm knowledge that brings everything PwC offers to solve our clients&rsquo; needs</span></p><p><b><u>Job Requirements and Preferences</u></b><span>: </span></p><p><b><u>Basic Qualifications</u></b><span>: </span></p><p><b>Minimum Degree Required</b><span>: </span><br><span>Bachelor Degree</span></p><p><b>Minimum Years of Experience</b><span>: </span><br><span>3 year(s) </span></p><p><b><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></b><span>: </span></p><p><b>Degree Preferred</b><span>: </span><br><span>Juris Doctorate</span></p><p><b>Preferred Fields of Study</b><span>: </span><br><span>Business Administration/Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting</span></p><p><b>Certification(s) Preferred</b><span>: </span><br><span>Certified Customs Broker License and/or Member of the Bar</span></p><p><b>Preferred Knowledge/Skills</b><span>: </span><br><span>Substantial knowledge of US Customs and Border Protection procedures and regulatory framework, as well as associated documentary requirements. Some knowledge of the analyses of client internal control practices and evaluation of client compliance with import control regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of with international trade and US Customs issues such as Harmonized Tariff Classification System, customs valuation, preferential trade agreements and Rules of Origin. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success performing in a roll that emphasizes managing, US Customs and Border Protection procedures and regulatory framework, as well as associated documentary requirements. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success performing in a roll that emphasizes managing, analyzing client internal control practices and evaluating client compliance with import control regulatory requirements. Demonstrates extensive broad knowledge of international trade and US Customs issues, such as Harmonized Tariff Classification System, customs valuation, preferential trade agreements and Rules of Origin.</span></p><p><span>Demonstrates thorough technical customs- and trade-related skills, including entry review process related to import entry and/or shipment data elements (HTS classification, value, quantity), FTZ's, drawback, protests and petitions, as well as knowledge of brokerage entry/release and clearance. Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success identifying and addressing client needs, which includes the following: building solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor. Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success with working independently and engage in critical analyses of complex information and articulate thoughts succinctly and in an organized manner, emphasizing the extensive ability to write business documents clearly and concisely. Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team member: understanding personal and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback; providing guidance, clarification and feedback to less-experienced staff.</span></p><p><span>As a tax technical professional, demonstrates ability to research business and industry trends to develop a point of view to leverage in assisting with proposals, considering opportunities across multiple lines of service.</span></p><p><span>Experimentation with automation &amp; digitization in a professional services environment including but not limited to: &ndash; innovating through new and existing technologies, along with experimenting with digitization solutions; </span><br><span>&ndash; working with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools.</span></p><p><span>Exposure to pricing, client value and the negotiation process &ndash; including reviewing contracts and finding opportunities to introduce new pricing options.</span></p><p><span>We are transforming the way we deliver tax services. Find out more about what we do on our Tax Career Page at pwc.to/whatwedotax</span><br> </p></div><br><p>For positions in Colorado, visit the following link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act: <a href='https://pwc.to/coloradotaxseniorassociate' style='color:
0000FF; text-decoration: underline;'>https://pwc.to/coloradotaxseniorassociate</a>.</p><br><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.</p><br>PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: <a href='https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy' style='color:
0000FF; text-decoration: underline;' >https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy</a><br><br><p>For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.</p> <span style='display:none'>279115</span><br><p>Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a PwC office, client location or PwC-sponsored events, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.</p> <br><br>
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