Associate Director, Tax

KPMG

$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of eight years of experience in reviewing individual tax returns, ideally in professional services
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required; CPA or Enrolled Agent licensed
  • Proficient in web-based document systems, tax software, and Microsoft Office including Teams and Excel
  • Strong communication and research skills
  • Exceptional client management abilities, capable of explaining complex tax issues
  • Willingness to work extended hours during peak filing seasons
  • U.S. work authorization without the need for visa sponsorship required

Responsibilities

  • Manage individual income tax compliance and counseling for firm partners
  • Review staff-prepared tax documents for accuracy and compliance
  • Research complex tax issues to ensure partner compliance
  • Communicate tax concepts clearly to partners in both written and verbal forms
  • Maintain consistent communication with clients year-round
  • Collaborate on projects while also working independently to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all interactions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Vision coverage and disability/life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Personal well-being benefits for mental health support
  • Generous Personal Time Off and designated holiday breaks
  • Structured holiday calendar provided annually
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Tax to join our Partner Tax team.

Responsibilities:
  • Accountable for the individual income tax compliance, tax counseling, tax projections, tax notices and other financial related support for the partners of the firm
  • Review work papers, tax returns and related work products prepared by staff members for accuracy and conformity with tax law and documentation standards
  • Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues to ensure compliance for partners of the firm
  • Communicate complex tax concepts clearly and effectively to partners of the firm, both verbally and in writing
  • Manage client population with minimum supervision, while actively maintaining multiple touchpoints and conversations with clients throughout the year in addition to managing one or more projects throughout the year
  • Collaborate effectively with team members on various projects while also demonstrating the ability to work independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience reviewing federal and state individual tax returns for clients; preferably within a professional services environment
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance or Accounting is required; Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent required
  • Proficient with web-based document storage, income tax software, and Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills
  • Excellent client management skills with the ability to gain the confidence of the client and communicate complex tax matters in a manner client can understand
  • Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak tax periods
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1116BPG_9_26

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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