Trade & Customs Associate - FTZ

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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 and 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.

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KPMG is currently seeking a Trade & Customs Associate - FTZ to join our International Tax practice.

• Conduct research and provide advice to clients, in a variety of industries, on Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), import and export compliance matters
• Analyze import/export data in support of global trade projects such as customs duty savings assessments, trade compliance reviews, and global trade management (GTM) system implementations
• Be a valued member of the FTZ service delivery team and the GTM system implementation team
• Support FTZ clients with validating data, implementing, testing, and using GTM solutions
• Provide clients with guidance on the requirements of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and participating government agencies (PGA) for import, entry and export transactions in an FTZ environment
• Assist in the delivery of multiple client engagements on time and within budget; maintain active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and satisfaction

• A minimum of one year of import/export experience, with strong working knowledge of Foreign‑Trade Zone (FTZ) processes, compliance activities, and operations, including PGA reporting and other import/export matters such as the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, free trade agreements, entry processes, valuation and informed compliance methods
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or a Certified Public Accountant, Juris Doctor or a Master's degree in international trade
• Previous experience using FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping Systems and/or FTZ processing is preferred
• Experience using and/or implementing Global Trade Management (GTM) systems, including system testing and training
• Strong technical skills with the ability to conduct in‑depth reviews of import/export data using data and analytics (using Microsoft applications such as Excel and Access)
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment‑based visa)

Associate

Full‑time

General Business

We 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 KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two 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.

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California Salary Range: $52,500 - $101,100

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