Tax Services - Customs and Trade - Senior Associate

Specialty/Competency: Customs & International TradeIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 20%A career in our Customs and Trade Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps organisations manage indirect tax implications that results in cash flow optimisation and risk reduction. You’ll help with structuring business transactions, developing efficient supply chain models, handling customs and indirect tax disputes, and implementing VAT for new to market organisations.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.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:

Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.

Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.

Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.

Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.

Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.

Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.

Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.

Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.

Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Additional Responsibilities :We’re leading the way as technology-enabled customs and trade advisors who provide value through digitization, automation and increased efficiencies - 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. We provide unparalleled expertise knowledge and specialization and industry insights, coupled with the One Firm knowledge that brings everything PwC offers to solve our clients’ needs.Custom Orgs :Global LoS :TaxJob Requirements and Preferences :Basic Qualifications :Minimum Degree Required :Bachelor DegreeMinimum Years of Experience :3 year(s)Preferred Qualifications :Degree Preferred :Juris DoctoratePreferred Fields of Study :Business Administration/Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Data Processing/Analytics/ScienceCertification(s) Preferred :Certified Customs Broker License, CPA, Member of the BarPreferred Knowledge/Skills :Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader with knowledge and understanding 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. Demonstrates broad knowledge of international trade and US Customs issues, such as Harmonized Tariff Classification System, customs valuation, preferential trade agreements and duty drawback.Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader with experience identifying and addressing client needs:

Actively participating in client discussions and meetings;

Communicating a broad range of Firm services;

Managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents; and,

Balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader by:

Creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members;

Providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and,

Keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

As a customs and trade 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.Experimentation with automation & digitization in a professional services environment including but not limited to:

Innovating through new and existing technologies, along with experimenting with digitization solutions; and,

Working with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools.

We are transforming the way we deliver tax services. Find out more about what we do on our Tax Career Page at pwc.to/whatwedotaxLearn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC 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: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.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.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.For positions in Albany (NY), California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Washington State, or Westchester County (NY), please visit the following link for pay range information: https://pwc.to/payrange-v1-taxseniorassociate#LI-Remote