Tax Associate, State and Local Tax

About the Role

KPMG is seeking a Tax Associate to join their State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role is part of the Financial Reporting View (FRV) team, focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering transaction-related tax due diligence and acquisition structuring services to buyers and sellers.
• Advise private equity and commercial clients on transaction-related SALT matters as they pertain to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Identify and estimate historical and current SALT exposures related to income tax, indirect taxes (sales/use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, employment tax), and unclaimed property.
• Identify SALT opportunities related to acquisition or disposition structuring steps.
• Research tax laws and form positions on the application of such laws to specific facts presented during transactions.
• Stay current on state and local tax legislative, judicial, and administrative developments.
• Identify and deliver/support post-transaction integration opportunities.
• Develop new client relationships with newly acquired business entities.
• Draft due diligence reports and/or memorandums capturing areas of risk and addressing the application of law to facts.
• Read and draft comments on transaction-related documents (e.g., purchase agreements, acquisition structure decks, 100 Day Plans) based on information obtained during tax due diligence and other transaction-related services.
• Build capabilities in key technologies for client service delivery, such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing or have obtained a JD or equivalent degree/program from an accredited college or university by the start date or within the past 12 months.
• Strong tax research skills.
• Strong technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.
• Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, with a professional demeanor and collaborative leadership approach in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset and strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights.
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Feedback oriented and resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have obtained a JD or equivalent degree/program from an accredited college or university by the start date or within the past 12 months.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics preferred.