Minimum three years' experience in tax research and state income tax return preparation for corporations.
Master's degree or JD/LLM, or bachelor's with CPA eligibility.
Strong interpersonal skills to build client and internal relationships.
Excellent writing and communication skills focused on compliance and tax research.
Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Assist multi-state companies with diverse state and local tax issues, including compliance and planning.
Review state income tax returns pre- and post-preparation for accuracy.
Research and draft technical memoranda on income and franchise tax queries.
Prepare clients for auditor discussions and assist in crafting protests for tax controversies.
Support KPMG audit teams with state tax analyses of income and balance sheet items.
Supervise and mentor junior staff, facilitating their development.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Exposure to a diverse range of state tax issues and clients.
Access to KPMG resources and training programs.
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
