KPMG ICS Position

KPMG Job Posting

Application Materials
1. All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Friday, January 29, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Judith Scott at jwscott@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all transcripts including first quarter of LL.M. 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.

Interview Dates
Once we have seen the applicant pool, we will determine dates and times for first and second round interviews.

Practice: International Tax
Title: Associate
Location: Seattle

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International's member firms have 137,000 professionals, including more than 7,600 partners, in 144 countries.

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. We are currently seeking an Associate to join us in our Seattle office.

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Outbound Transactional Structuring and Subpart F
• Inbound Transactional Structuring
• Check the Box Principles
• U.S. Tax Treaty Research
• Repatriation Strategies
• Intellectual and Intangible Property planning
• Hybrid Debt Structures
• Foreign Tax Credit planning
• International Mergers and Acquisitions

Qualifications:

• Effective communication, leadership and time management skills
• Strong technical ability to help meet our business objectives
• Able to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service
• Candidates should be pursuing a JD, or LLM in Tax from an accredited college/university
• Strong academic credentials
• Passion for Corporate International Tax
• Strong planning and research skills

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

KPMG. A great place to build your career.