Associate, Transactional Tax Systems

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 is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

• Provide excellent client‑facing service to multi‑national companies with global indirect tax technology issues, including transaction analysis, supply chain, business expansion, and mergers and acquisition
• Interact and support indirect tax discussions with cross‑functional teams such as Tax, IT, Purchasing, Sales, and Master Data
• Prepare Sales and Use Tax (SUT) and/or Value Added Tax (VAT) technology training presentations aimed at external and internal audiences
• Assist with identification and documentation efforts as it relates to client business requirements for implementing VAT/sales and use tax compliance processes and system improvement
• Assist Managers, Senior Managers and Partners in engagement administration and client billing
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and error resolution efforts of the ERP and tax system

• A minimum of one year of experience with Data, Technology Implementations, or Software Development. ERP specific experience preferred
• A minimum of one year of experience in implementing technology solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related course of study from an accredited college/university
• Understanding of key indirect tax processes and data drivers while possessing some industry background including retail, financial services, manufacturing and telecommunications
• Good project management/coordination skills, with an ability to generate and plan work efforts and manage project schedules along with strong verbal and written communication skills, and a comfort interacting with C‑level professionals
• Ability to work on multiple client activities and meet with tight deadlines; ability to travel up to fifty percent of the time

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and personal well‑being benefits.

KPMG is an 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. No phone calls or agencies please.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.