Tax Associate, Business Tax Services

About the Role

KPMG is seeking a Tax Associate for its Business Tax Services practice. This role involves assisting clients with tax planning, compliance, and consulting needs within a collaborative, future-forward culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with their tax planning, compliance, and consulting needs.
• Supervise and allocate the work of shared services team members and interns.
• Prepare and/or review tax provisions for financial statements, coordinating with the audit team.
• Analyze, prepare, and review tax workpapers and returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Research and draft technical memoranda for compliance and consulting projects.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities, including tax controversy support.
• Build capabilities in key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships.
• Stay updated on tax technical developments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Experience applying emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date, or have completed within the past 12 months, a Bachelors and/or Masters degree in business, accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems), or an equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Degrees and/or areas of study in Accounting and Taxation.
• Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business for this position, with completion of required academic credits prior to the start date.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics is preferred.
• Strong technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.
• Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset and strong technical aptitude.
• 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 and/or work on-site at client premises as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.