KPMG - ICS Job Posting

Practice: International Tax
Title: Associate or Senior Associate
Locations: 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 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.

Become part of a team of more than 22,000 tax professionals in KPMG’s global network, who work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a way that we believe is different from other organizations. Drawing on the experience of our people and multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to help our firms’ clients to think beyond the present, see beyond borders and achieve long-lasting success.

At KPMG Tax you can look forward to a broad and exciting career, anchored by the concept and value of what we term ‘the modern tax professional’. You’ll be immersed in a global culture of learning, supported by some of the best training in the industry, giving you the skills and technical knowledge to succeed in this new world of tax. You’ll enjoy collaboration with a team of committed and dynamic colleagues, and be mentored by some of the leading minds in the profession, committed to your personal growth, in the organization and as a tax professional.

Our focus on global experiences means opportunities for international assignments and sharing knowledge across borders. Most of all, you’ll have every opportunity to make a genuine difference in our firms’ clients’ businesses and our organization.

We believe what makes KPMG Tax different is “people thinking beyond”. It’s why people work here.

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.

Responsibilities:
• Handle Outbound Transactional Structuring, Subpart F, and Inbound Transactional Structuring
• Work with Check the Box Principles
• Perform U.S. Tax Treaty Research
• Assist with Repatriation planning, Intellectual and Intangible Property planning, Hybrid Debt structures, FSC (Foreign Sales Corporation)/EIE (Extraterritorial Income Exclusion), Foreign Tax Credit planning, and 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
• MS in Taxation or LLM from an accredited college/university
• Substantial coursework in Corporate International Tax
• Passion for corporate international tax
• Strong planning and research skills

Additional Responsibilities and Qualifications for Senior Associate:

Responsibilities:
• Advise clients, in a range of different industries, on international tax matters
• Assist in monitoring multiple client engagements while serving as a business advisor to the client
• Research international and domestic tax matters
• Write and review tax advice for the client
• Assist in formulating and delivering tax planning and tax savings services
• Supervise and aid in the development and training of employees

Qualifications:
• Two years of broad experience in general and/or international corporate taxation
• Current work experience in international tax and/or other areas of Federal tax
• General knowledge of corporate tax compliance

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.

Application Materials

1. All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Wednesday, January 25th , for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.

2. Please complete the electronic application (http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25285&siteid=5357&AReq=1322BR) and submit the following materials electronically through our system:
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all transcripts including first quarter of the LL.M. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

3. If the candidates have any questions, please feel free to contact Rebecca Scannell directly (rscannell@kpmg.com).