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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate for our Tax Controvery & Dispute Resolution Services (TCDR) practice in Washington National Tax (WNT).

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the provision of IRS audits and appeals representations, which includes responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and 30-day Letters

• Draft penalty abatement request letters and assist in the execution of penalty abatement services in state and federal penalty cases

• Assist in representing taxpayers using various Alternative Dispute Resolution processes

• Assist with preparation of mutual agreement procedure and advance pricing agreement requests

• Research and draft memoranda on a variety of substantive tax matters

• Assist in the development of risk assessments and help implement appropriate tax procedures and with implementing risk management systems to help clients comply with the reportable transaction rules of the IRS and other rules that govern activity in clients' tax functions

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; a JD or LLM in Taxation from an accredited college/university

• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.00 or above

• Solid understanding of IRS operations,, its procedures and its processes

• Demonstrated interest in advocacy work

• Strong technical ability to meet our business objectives

• Effective communication, leadership and time management skills

• Ability to work as a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service

• Tax professionals may have the opportunity to work virtually/remotely within the U.S. depending on business needs

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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