KPMG Job Posting

Below you will find the general Tax Associate posting for KPMG, along with descriptions of the practice groups that are hiring. As of now, both SALT (State & Local) and Federal Tax will be looking for candidates in the Fall. International Tax (ICS) may interview at the same time or after first quarter grades have been posted. All students interested in KPMG are encouraged to submit their paperwork at this time with the understanding that if they prefer ICS, they may have to wait for their first round interview.

• KPMG Seattle very strongly prefers candidates with an undergraduate degree in Accounting or at minimum, a business-related undergrad degree with some accounting coursework.

Application Requirements

1. All of the following steps must be completed by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 8, 2009, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Seattle Campus Recruiting Mailbox at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all prior transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
3. Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.

Title: Associate

When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG’s tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients’ business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. Together with other KPMG International member firms we provide services that help address our clients’ tax needs close to home and around the world. KPMG is a great place to build your career.

The Seattle office houses various tax service lines including Federal Tax, State and Local Tax, Economic Valuation Services, International Corporate Services, and International Executive Services. Our tax professionals endeavor to arm our clients with the knowledge they need to compete effectively in the local, national and global marketplaces. They bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver compliance and advisory services to help meet clients’ specific needs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tax-related tasks for a variety of clients
• Participate in a full spectrum of assignments and receive hands-on experience in a collegial environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
• Keep up-to-date on current tax practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study; a master of science degree in Taxation; a J.D. degree or an LL.M. with a concentration in Taxation from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated leadership potential and time management skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical tax information in a confident and concise manner
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Aspires to professional excellence both in personal effectiveness and client service


KPMG Tax – Practice Descriptions

Federal Tax Services

KPMG's Federal Tax Services Practice is a resource for clients that need help complying with the latest IRS rules and regulations. Our tax professionals who handle federal tax issues bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver tax compliance and advisory services to help meet our clients' specific needs.

KPMG’s Federal Tax Services practice offers a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:
• Compliance and Advisory Services: comprehensive day-to-day tax advisory services, tax compliance services, regulatory representation, and tax provision preparation and review
• Accounting Methods and Credit Services: tax accounting services, research and experimentation tax credit review, and fixed asset review
• Mergers and Acquisitions: due diligence, acquisition and disposition tax planning, and services related to troubled companies
• Tax Controversy Services: tax court services and alternative dispute resolution services
• Tax Management Services: tax operational analysis, tax outsourcing, and tax technology
• Tax Planning for Tax-Exempt Organizations: tax management, transactions and reorganizations, advocacy, and compliance

State and Local Tax

KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the bottom line. As a national practice, SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement and providing dynamic tax services to clients.
Additional educational hours are needed in Washington State beyond the bachelor’s degree in order to become eligible to sit the CPA exam and/or become certified as a CPA. KPMG asks that candidates intending to pursue a CPA license meet the educational requirements needed to be eligible to sit the CPA exam prior to starting employment with KPMG.

International Corporate Services

KPMG’s International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact – and inform – their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.