KPMG Looking for Senior Associate, State & Local Tax – Asset Management at Los Angeles, CA  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 throughout the compliance process
• 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 three years of recent experience performing tax research, preparing/reviewing state income tax returns for corporations and partnerships, providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
• Masters degree from an accredited college/university (or bachelors degree with requisite hours to pursue CPA certification) or JD/LLM; CPA certification a plus
• 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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Irvine / Los Angeles Salary Range: Low: $66100 – High: $127700

San Diego Salary Range: Low: $63100 – High: $121900

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