Experienced Associate, State & Local Income Tax
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 multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including income tax compliance and related research
- Help clients with tax issues related to state and local income and franchise taxes
- Prepare and/or review state income and franchise tax estimated payments, extensions, and tax returns
- Assist in handling notices received from state tax authorities
- Research and draft technical memoranda related to state and local tax issues
Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of experience performing tax research, preparing state income tax returns, 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
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
California Salary Range: $67,450 – $123,740. Salary is determined based on relevant factors including applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.