Tax Associate, Indirect Tax Technology

About the Role

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our State & Local Tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with gathering and documenting business and system requirements.
• Analyze complex business problems to be solved with automated systems.
• Communicate to clients in a timely and effective manner.
• Work with cross-functional teams to address business or systems issues.
• Develop process documents, data intake forms, tools, and work plans required for each project.
• Understand business rules and requirements and apply knowledge to client applications and deliverables.
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Access
• VB
• Power BI
• Alteryx
• SQL
• MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have obtained by the start date a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Systems, or an equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or a minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics is preferred.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following is preferred: MS Access, VB, Power BI, Alteryx, and/or SQL.
• Strong in technical and business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.
• Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes.
• Professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset and strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.
• 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 and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation.
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.