KPMG Looking for Senior Associate, Income Franchise Tax – Financial Services at Chicago, IL  Full Time

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world’s top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG’s extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it’s an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, controversies, and technical research
• Review information presented on state income tax returns and schedule K-1 before, during and after preparation
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax questions
• Support multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors and preparing protests
• Learn and utilize state-of-the-art technology and innovative solutions in state tax compliance delivery
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience performing tax research, preparing/reviewing state income tax returns for corporations and partnerships, providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university (or bachelor’s degree with requisite hours to pursue CPA certification) or JD/LLM
• Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills
• Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment

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