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Senior Associate, Tax Accountant

Job in Short Hills, Essex County, New Jersey, 07078, USA
Listing for: KPMG US
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Short Hills

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It is also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair
360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

Position

Senior Associate, Tax Accountant

Responsibilities
  • Assist with the preparation of state composite, partnership, and withholding tax filings for the KPMG partnership, and assist with the calculation of quarterly and annual tax payments
  • Reconcile General Ledger (GL) accounts to ensure accuracy
  • Execute and download various reports using internal applications
  • Maintain the tax calendar for state composite, partnership, and withholding returns and assist with the preparation of tax return work papers
  • Review state forms and instructions to identify changes from the prior year
  • Participate in the testing of partner deliverables using developed testing templates
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
  • Minimum three years of recent experience in tax or public accounting within a professional services firm or a similar corporate environment is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
  • Experience preparing income tax returns; experience with partnership tax filings is preferred
  • Strong technological aptitude with proven expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, List, and Planner)
  • Demonstrated willingness to build capabilities in key tax technologies, including data analytics (Alteryx, Power BI) and artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Background with Thomson Reuters GoSystem is a plus
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines and a desire to perform in a high‑energy team environment
  • Willingness and flexibility to work overtime during tax compliance peak activity periods
  • Applicants 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)
Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Standard work hours and personal time off are provided, along with two paid break days per year.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

General Business

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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