Senior Associate, Assets​/Cost Segregation; AMCS

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Fixed Assets / Cost Segregation (AMCS) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

• Coordinate and perform cost segregation and fixed asset analyses for construction projects, real estate acquisitions, and renewable energy and sustainability initiatives
• Analyze construction cost data, general ledger detail, architectural/engineering drawings, and capitalization support to determine asset classification and identify costs eligible for tax treatment
• Conduct site visits and fieldwork to evaluate building components (such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems) and validate cost assumptions
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to gather technical documentation and ensure completeness and accuracy of analyses
• Prepare detailed engineering-based reports, depreciation analyses, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for client deliverables, including participation in tax fixed asset outsourcing engagements (Fed, State, E&P)
• Identify opportunities related to sales tax exemptions (such as utility reviews) and contribute to process enhancements and data-driven workflow improvements, including the use of automation tools and standardized methodologies
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of recent experience in an engineering firm, corporation, or public accounting firm; background in cost segregation, fixed asset consulting, construction, engineering, or a related technical field is preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related discipline is required
• Great understanding of construction processes and building systems, and how project costs translate into asset classifications
• Knowledge of federal income tax depreciation principles and accounting for capital expenditures, preferred
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, construction documentation, and large project cost datasets
• Strong proficiency in Excel (such as advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and experience working with structured data from financial or operational systems; demonstrated experience or strong aptitude with data wrangling/automation tools (such as Power Query, Alteryx), business intelligence tools (such as Power BI, Tableau), or query/scripting languages (such as SQL, Python, R)

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