Job Title: Senior Associate, State & Local Tax
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in addressing state and local tax issues for multi-state alternative investment firms, including compliance, advising, planning, and handling controversies.
- Engage with multi-state companies on state and local tax controversies, which involves preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing them at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
- Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide subject matter expertise and alternative investment industry knowledge.
- Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during, and after preparation.
- Build and manage client relationships while supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
- Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income, franchise, and sales and use tax questions.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of two years of experience in performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass-through and corporate entities, providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues.
- Possess a Bachelor's degree, ., . in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university.
- Experience in providing services to pass-through entities with a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to foster relationships both internally and with clients.
- Ability and keen desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
- Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills.
Salary Information:
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Salary offers are determined based on relevant factors such as the applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. The firm offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help make the best decisions for oneself, family, and lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year-end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site under “Benefits & How We Work.”
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