KPMG State and Local Tax Associate Job Posting

Practice: SALT Associate

Full-time Associate
Location: Seattle

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.kpmg.com/us), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International").  KPMG International’s member firms have 145,000 professionals, including more than 8,000 partners, in 152 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.

Visit the KPMG Tax website to learn more about our services. http://www.kpmg.com/us/en/services/tax/pages/default.aspx

Responsibilities:

·        Assist clients in tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings opportunities (income/franchise, payroll/unemployment, sales/use) that arise from legal entity changes and in designing specific plans to help a business address its state and local tax matters

·        Analyze the state and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; or assisting clients with identifying and negotiating business incentives and credits available to an organization

·        Stay current on state legislative, judicial, and administrative developments

·        Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies

·        Help clients with tax issues related to income and franchise taxes

·        Prepare and/or review state income tax estimated payments, extensions and tax returns; working primarily at the client’s office

·        Assist in handling notices received from state tax authorities

·        Research and draft technical memoranda related to compliance issues

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, Master of Taxation, JD degree with a Bachelor of Accountancy, and/or LLM degree with a concentration in tax from an accredited college/university

·        Effective communication, leadership and time management skills

·        Strong technical ability to help meet business objectives

·        Able to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service

·        Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills are essential

·        Demonstrated ability to perform in a high-energy team environment

·        Targeted graduation dates from December 2013 through Summer 2014

Application Process:

1.      All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Friday, January 17, for an application to be considered.  No partial applications will be reviewed.

2.      Please complete one of the following electronic applications and submit the below materials (a & b below) electronically through our system:

                                  i.            for the International Tax Associate (http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25285&siteid=5357&AReq=3954BR) or,

                                ii.            for the State & Local Tax (SALT) Associate (http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25285&siteid=5357&AReq=3944BR)

a.      Current Resume

b.      Electronic copies of all transcripts including first quarter of LLM.  Unofficial copies are acceptable.

3.      If the candidates have any questions, they can contact me directly (mabston@kpmg.com).