Minimum three years in tax research and state income tax returns
Master's degree or equivalent (CPA or JD/LLM)
Strong relationship-building skills with clients and team members
Excellent writing and communication expertise
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team setting
Responsibilities
Assist companies with state and local tax compliance and advisement
Review state income tax return data thoroughly
Prepare clients for tax auditor discussions and manage controversies
Research and draft technical memos on tax issues
Support audit teams with state tax item analysis
Mentor and develop staff within the team
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative work environment
Access to diverse tax-related projects
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
Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors and preparing protests
Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax questions
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 various types of entities (including partnerships and REITs), 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
