Senior Associate, Mutual Fund Tax

About the role

Join KPMG’s Business Tax Services practice as a Senior 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 navigate complex business opportunities and challenges while developing your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Review tax provision and distribution work papers for Regulated Investment Companies (RIC), including:
  • Regulated Investment Company fiscal and excise tax provision work papers
  • Financial statement disclosures
  • Annual book-to-tax adjustment analysis by examining the taxability of investment income/expenses, securities transactions, and complex derivatives (e.g., futures, options, swaps)
• Prepare income and capital estimates of RIC distributions
• Review work papers and other documents to support client deliverables
• Review disclosures included in semi-annual financial statements
• Review quarterly and annual IRC asset compliance testing
• Participate in technical training to develop skills
• Develop investment tax and other accounting skills

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of mutual fund tax experience
• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of accounting and tax concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong client service skills, team attitude, and attention to detail
• Ability to understand financial statements and fund accounting reports and spreadsheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• A 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 breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off (one at year-end and one around the July 4th holiday)
• Paid holidays as published annually

Additional details about benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

Pay

KPMG complies with local and state regulations regarding salary transparency. The salary range for this role is determined based on factors such as applicant skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. Specific salary ranges for locations outside California can be found here.