Senior Associate, Fixed Assets / Cost Segregation (AMCS)

KPMG

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of experience in engineering, public accounting, or cost segregation fields
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, engineering, architecture, or related discipline
  • Strong understanding of construction processes and asset classification
  • Knowledge of federal income tax depreciation principles preferred
  • Experience with technical drawings and large project cost datasets
  • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data automation and analysis tools
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and perform cost segregation and fixed asset analyses
  • Analyze cost data and financial documents for asset classification
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate building components and validate costs
  • Collaborate with clients and teams to gather necessary documentation
  • Prepare detailed reports and analyses for client deliverables
  • Identify opportunities for sales tax exemptions and process improvements
  • Uphold KPMG's professional and respectful work environment

Benefits

  • Medical and dental plans
  • Vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plans
  • Personal well-being benefits for mental health
  • Paid Personal Time Off plus holiday breaks
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Fixed Assets / Cost Segregation (AMCS) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinateand perform cost segregation and fixed asset analyses for constructionprojects, real estate acquisitions, and renewable energy and sustainabilityinitiatives
  • Analyzeconstruction cost data, general ledger detail, architectural/engineeringdrawings, and capitalization support to determine asset classification andidentify costs eligible for tax treatment
  • Conductsite visits and fieldwork to evaluate building components (such as electrical,mechanical, plumbing systems) and validate cost assumptions
  • Collaboratewith clients, contractors, and internal teams to gather technical documentationand ensure completeness and accuracy of analyses
  • Preparedetailed engineering-based reports, depreciation analyses, reconciliations, andsupporting documentation for client deliverables, including participation intax fixed asset outsourcing engagements (Fed, State, E&P)
  • Identifyopportunities related to sales tax exemptions (such as utility reviews) andcontribute to process enhancements and data-driven workflow improvements,including the use of automation tools and standardized methodologies
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimumtwo years of recent experience in an engineering firm, corporation, or publicaccounting firm; background in cost segregation, fixed assetconsulting, construction, engineering, or a related technical field is preferred
  • Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college/university in accounting, taxation, engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely relateddiscipline is required
  • Great understanding of construction processes and building systems, and how projectcosts translate into asset classifications
  • Knowledgeof federal income tax depreciation principles and accounting for capitalexpenditures, preferred
  • Experiencereviewing technical drawings, construction documentation, and large projectcost datasets
  • Strong proficiency in Excel (such as advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups)and experience working with structured data from financial or operationalsystems; demonstrated experience or strong aptitude with datawrangling/automation tools (such as Power Query, Alteryx), business intelligencetools (such as Power BI, Tableau), or query/scripting languages (such as SQL,Python, R)
    Applicant 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)


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