Tax Associate, Customs & Tariffs

Summary

Join Aprio's Specialty Tax team as a Tax Associate, Customs & Tariffs and help clients maximize their opportunities. Support the team in preparing research and technical memorandums on various tariff and trade topics. Assist in preparing and filing administrative documents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Analyze trade-related data to identify compliance gaps and opportunities for duty savings. Stay current on changes in customs laws and trade policies. Aprio offers a progressive, fast-growing environment with a top-rated culture and vast growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of public accounting experience; entry-level candidates welcome
• Degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, Co-Pilot)
• Exceptional writing and documentation skills
• Strong analytical, technical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel on a very limited basis

Responsibilities

• Support the team in preparing research and technical memorandums on tariff classifications, country of origin & valuation, section 301/232 tariffs, AD/CVD duties, free trade agreements & forced labor laws, and export controls & Partner Government Agency (PGA) issues
• Assist in preparing and filing administrative documents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including Ruling Requests, Protests, Prior and Voluntary Self-Disclosures, Petitions for Relief
• Contribute to internal documentation and service agreements to ensure project scope and risks are clearly defined
• Analyze trade-related data and help identify compliance gaps and opportunities for duty savings or process improvements
• Stay current on changes in customs laws, trade policies, and international trade developments

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is preferred
• Exposure to tax return preparation a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options