January 2027 Strategic Tax - International Tax Staff Houston

Cherry Bekaert’s International Tax team is growing! Our International Tax team helps businesses compete globally while navigating the complexities of U.S. international tax regulations and reporting requirements. As an International Tax Staff, you will support clients with international tax compliance, reporting, quantitative modeling, and consulting projects while collaborating with experienced tax professionals.

As an International Tax Staff, you will:

• Work in a collaborative team environment on clients’ day-to-day international tax matters while supporting managers and partners with service delivery.
• Review and coordinate tax preparation work completed by our offshore team.
• Prepare U.S. international tax forms, including Forms 1118, 5471, 5472, 8992, 8865, 8858, 1042, 8802, K-2, K-3, and 8833.
• Perform calculations related to earnings and profits (E&P), Section 987 foreign exchange gains and losses, GILTI, foreign tax credits, expense apportionment and allocation, effectively connected income (ECI), Subpart F income and recapture, and Section 962.
• Assist with international tax compliance and reporting projects, quantitative modeling, and foreign tax credit analyses.
• Evaluate taxpayer eligibility for international tax elections and exceptions, including the GILTI high-tax exception.
• Utilize Excel and tax technology tools to support compliance, reporting, and modeling activities.
• Effectively manage project budgets and priorities to meet engagement deadlines.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with clients and internal team members to deliver exceptional client service.

What we are looking for in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another relevant field of study.
• CPA eligible with intent to pursue CPA certification.
• At least 1 year of progressive international tax compliance experience with a public accounting firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company preferred.
• Strong tax technical and accounting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and modeling skills.
• Proficiency with OneSource Income Tax (OIT), ProSystem fx, CCH, RIA, Engagement, or similar tax technology tools is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

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About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

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