Senior Associate, Franchise Tax - Financial Services

Senior Associate, Income Franchise Tax - Financial Services

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future‑forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists and enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting‑edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high‑profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges.

Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

• 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 and schedule K‑1 before, during and after preparation.
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax questions.
• Support multi‑state companies with state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for discussions with auditors and preparing protests.
• Learn and utilize state‑of‑the‑art technology and innovative solutions in state tax compliance delivery.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff.

• Minimum of three years of experience performing tax research, preparing/reviewing state income tax returns for corporations and partnerships, 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 and with clients.
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills.
• Ability and desire to perform in a high‑energy team environment.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well‑being benefits. KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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