Senior Associate, Trade & Customs

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 access 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 multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Trade and Customs practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clients in a variety of industries on import and export matters
• Research U.S. and international import and export trade matters
• Explore, write, and review international trade advice
• Formulate ideas and deliver possible trade savings opportunities
• Aid in the development and training of team members
• Assist in the delivery of multiple client engagements on time and within budget; maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and satisfaction
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Requirements

• Minimum three years of recent import/export experience in the field of trade and customs as a customs attorney, customs broker, U.S. Customs auditor, or import specialist, including experience in The Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation, and informed compliance methods
• Bachelor’s degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation, and/or Masters in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university; LCB or other relevant trade certification preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Access and Excel
• Demonstrated project management experience including effective interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future (KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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 breaks where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and one around the July 4th holiday
• Paid holidays as published annually

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