Attorney in Seattle, WA

In-House

Seattle, WA

Attorney in Seattle, WA

Non-practicing Attorney

5-8 yrs required

No

KPMG is seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager with experience in real estate tax to join their Business Tax Services practice. This position is available in Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, KPMG empowers their employees to succeed. As a part of a diverse team, you will have the opportunity to work with high-profile clients and develop your career through various engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. KPMG believes in investing in their culture because it is an investment in their people, their future, and the values of the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients, building and managing relationships while delivering high-quality tax service and advice.
• Work with cross-functional account teams for clients, managing and empowering teams of tax professionals and assistants.
• Oversee the financial performance of client engagements, including billing, collections, and budget management.
• Participate in market and business activities supporting the High Growth Sectors practice.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:

• Manage risk for KPMG and clients by understanding the technical tax aspects of various reporting positions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience as a tax manager with a public accounting firm, with partnership tax experience in the financial services industry specific to real estate and real estate private equity funds.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, JD/LLM or EA, or other approved credentials listed by KPMG.
• Proficiency in the taxation of REITs, partnerships, and other flow-through entities.
• Exceptional skills in reviewing 1120-REIT and 1065 tax returns, including complex partner allocations.
• Strong research and writing skills, with working knowledge of REIT and partnership tax regulations and ASC 740.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience managing multiple client engagements and service teams.

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience as a tax manager with a public accounting firm, with partnership tax experience in the financial services industry specific to real estate and real estate private equity funds.

Salary Information:

• KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges.
• Salary ranges for this position in California are $92,600 - $186,800.
• Offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, responsibilities, experience, degrees and certifications, and market considerations.
• KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits.
• Personal Time Off is provided each fiscal year, and the firm observes holidays and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable laws. Further information about the firm's compliance with recruitment and hiring laws can be found on their website.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to their offices, client sites, or events, unless mandated by law. In some cases, clients may require proof of vaccination or testing.

This is a rolling recruitment process, and candidates are considered as they apply until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.