Tax Associate, Accounting Methods and Credits - JD/LLM | Fall 2023
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KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate for our Accounting Methods and Credits (AMCS) practice in Business Tax Services (BTS).
Responsibilities:
Perform tax-related tasks involving tax compliance to a variety of clients including corporations, partnerships and S-corporations and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
Assist in analyzing the tax aspects of various business processes and operational areas, including inventory, revenue recognition, capitalization, expense recognition, research and development, other federal credits and incentives and fixed assets from both a risk and opportunity perspective
Participate in evaluating client accounting methods, fixed assets and federal business credits and incentives for all industries, including high-tech, pharmaceutical, industrial and manufacturing clients
Partake in client visits and tours, including research manufacturing facilities to document and calculate client credits and incentives while working with new and innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence
Identify, research and analyze various tax technical topics and keep up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax legislation
Gather, review and assist in the analysis of client financial data and technical documentation, including drafting of technical memoranda applying current tax guidance to client specific facts
Qualifications:
Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; JD and/or LLM with a concentration in tax from an accredited college or university
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Minimum one year of prior work experience at a professional services firm, preferred
Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and take ownership of assigned tasks
Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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