Manager, Tax Accountant

KPMG

$91K — $212K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in reviewing federal and state individual tax returns, ideally in professional services
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; eligibility to sit for CPA exam; CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred
  • Proficient in tax software, web-based document storage, and Microsoft applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong technical knowledge of High Net-Worth Individuals, Partnership, and Multi-State Taxation theory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on client management and the ability to simplify complex tax matters
  • Willingness to work extended hours during peak tax periods
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Manage individual income tax compliance, projections, counseling, and notices for firm partners
  • Review and ensure accuracy of work papers and tax returns prepared by staff
  • Research complex tax issues to ensure partner compliance
  • Clearly communicate complicated tax concepts to partners in both verbal and written forms
  • Maintain client relationships with minimal supervision, including regular communication throughout the year
  • Collaborate with team members on various projects while managing independent deadlines
  • Uphold KPMG's standards of integrity, professionalism, and a respectful work environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans, vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan options
  • Robust personal well-being benefits for mental health support
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) based on service duration
  • Holiday breaks without using PTO
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Tax Accounting 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
  • 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 five 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; Eligibility to sit for CPA exam; Enrolled Agent status or active CPA is preferred
  • Proficient with web-based document storage, income tax software, and Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong technical skills in the following areas: High Net-Worth Individuals, Partnership and Multi-State Taxation Theory
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment and/or independently; 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 .

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1147BPG_9_26 California Salary Range: $91770 - $212750

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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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