Minimum three years of experience in tax research and state income tax return preparation for corporations.
Master's degree in tax or accounting, or JD/LLM, or relevant bachelor's degree for CPA eligibility.
Proven ability to build and maintain internal and client relationships.
Strong writing, compliance, communication, and research skills.
Motivated team player willing to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Assist multi-state firms with compliance on state and local tax issues.
Review state income tax return data through all preparation stages.
Research and draft technical memoranda on tax-related questions.
Prepare clients for tax controversies and auditor discussions.
Support KPMG audit teams with state tax analyses.
Mentor and develop junior staff members.
Benefits
Medical and dental plans along with vision coverage.
Disability and life insurance options.
401(k) retirement plans with company match.
Generous Personal Time Off policy and observed holidays.
Support for personal well-being and mental health initiatives.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, controversies, and technical research.
Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation
Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax questions
Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors and preparing protests
Help KPMG audit teams with review and analysis of state tax-related income and balance sheet items
Supervise, mentor, and develop staff
Qualifications:
A minimum of three years of experience performing tax research, preparing/reviewing state income tax returns for corporate entities, and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
Master's degree from an accredited college/university (or bachelor's degree with requisite hours to pursue CPA certification) or JD/LLM
Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills
Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
