Associate, Excise Tax - Philadelphia, United States - KPMG

KPMG

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Philadelphia, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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 SALT Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

Responsibilities:

Review sales, use and motor fuel excise tax data received monthly from KPMG compliance clients to determine if it is in the proper format for input into KPMGs mechanized tax processing systems
Arrange the monthly data received into the proper tax location codes, tax types, tax categories, authority levels, taxpayer entities, and tax amounts
Process the data for the returns, once it is ready for input, using one or more of KPMGs mechanized tax systems
Identify, document, and recommend client technological business requirements for sales, use, and motor fuel excise tax compliance processes, and system improvements
Design, test, and troubleshoot indirect tax technology solutions developed using Microsoft Access, Excel, or SQL Server

Qualifications:

Minimum one year of recent experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on multistate tax or federal income tax issues; motor fuel excise tax experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management information systems, or a related course of study from an accredited college/university
Development knowledge using Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Access required, and experience developing in.

NET is preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL Server, XML, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, or process mapping software

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In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Available benefits are based on eligibility.

Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.

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