Senior Associate, Trade & Customs

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Trade and Customs practice. This role involves providing advice to clients on import and export matters, researching and writing international trade advice, and aiding in the development and training of team members.

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

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, which will include 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, Excel, and more
• Demonstrated project management experience including effective interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Applicants 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 (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)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• No information provided about benefits

Pay

• No information provided about pay

Schedule

• No information provided about schedule

Additional Information

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.