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    Tax Associate, State and Local Tax - Houston, United States - KPMG

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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 Tax Associate to join our State & Local Tax practice.


    Responsibilities:

    • Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues (income/franchise, sales/use, excise and property tax) including compliance, consulting, planning and controversies
    • Assist clients with business tax planning transactions and mergers and acquisitions including identifying and developing state and local tax issues and savings opportunities that arise from legal entity changes/transactions and in designing specific plans to help a business address its state and local tax matters
    • Research and draft state and local tax technical memoranda
    • Supervising the work of shared services team members and interns
    • Analyze, prepare and review tax workpapers and returns, estimated payments and extensions
    • Assist in handling notices including coordination of shared resources
    • Utilize new technologies and tools used in client service delivery and participate in technology development initiatives, including bot development and use of Alteryx and other data enablement tools
    • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
    • Stay current on state and local tax legislative, judicial and administrative developments

    Qualifications:

    • Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors and/or Masters degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems) or related fields from an accredited college or university
    • Preferred: Degrees and/or areas of study: Accounting and Taxation
    • Must have or be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business for this position; a short-term plan for completion of such educational requirements following the start date for this position is required, with completion of such educational requirements prior to the start date for this position preferred
    • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
    • Strong tax research skills
    • Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
    • Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
    • Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
    • Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
    • Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred
    KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges.

    If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed.

    Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

    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.

    Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

    Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.

    Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at "Benefits & How We Work".

    Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

    KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

    All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

    The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

    KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled.

    Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.


    KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law.

    In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).


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