Job Title:
Associate, Trade & Customs
Job Responsibilities:
- Meet with and provide advice to clients across various industries on trade compliance matters, including import and export issues.
- Lead and manage client projects, which may include trade compliance audits, reviews, program development, and training.
- Support market development and thought leadership initiatives, including writing articles.
- Research, write, and review advice specifically in export compliance.
- Aid in the management, career development, and training of team members.
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate:
- Provide leadership to associates and review their work.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of one year of recent work experience, with a strong preference for those with experience in trade compliance, including . Customs and Border protection rules and regulations, the . Harmonized Tariff Code, . customs valuation requirements, First Sale, export compliance (such as EAR and ITAR), export jurisdiction and classification of complex products, licenses, ITAR/EAR export authorizations, technology control plans, Consent Agreements, ITAR brokering, Congressional Notification, EAR de minimis guidelines, and developing sustainable export compliance programs. Experience as an attorney, trade consultant, in-house professional, or government official is advantageous.
- Bachelor's degree, ., . in taxation, or MBA from an accredited college/university.
- Outstanding and in-depth experience with . import and export control regulations, with the ability to address complex matters with practical advice and solutions.
- General export control and sanctions experience in areas such as export control compliance audits/review and assessments, voluntary self-disclosures, advisory opinion requests, classification, and developing a trade compliance framework.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the . without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Additional Qualifications for Senior Associate:
- Minimum of three years of recent direct experience working on engagements involving import and/or export compliance matters.
- United States Customs Broker or CUSECO certification is preferred.
Salary Information:
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. The ranges are determined based on relevant factors such as the applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, 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. Personal Time Off is provided per fiscal year, and two firmwide breaks each year are observed. Additional details about benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site under “Benefits & How We Work”.
California Salary Range: $62,200 - $104,000
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