Associate, SALT M&A

About the role

Join KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice as an Associate and become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world’s top tax firms. Work in a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success, with access to KPMG’s extensive network of specialists and cutting-edge Ignition Centers. Help high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges while developing your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services including planning, research, and other mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicate findings and opportunities to clients.
• Liaise with the due diligence team to gather pertinent facts for analysis of tax risks.
• Assist clients on post-acquisition integration activities for state and local taxes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation, and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university (advanced degree preferred).
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and client service teams and perform in a high-energy team environment.
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Two annual paid breaks (year-end and around the July 4th holiday).

Pay

Salary ranges are displayed for roles in compliance with local/state regulations. The offered salary is determined based on relevant factors including applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. For city-specific salary ranges outside of California, visit KPMG’s Pay Transparency page.