Senior Associate, Tax - Accounting Methods; AMCS

Position: Senior Associate, Tax - Accounting Methods (AMCS)
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KPMG is currently seeking a BTS Senior Associate, Tax Accounting Methods to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:

Assist with accounting method assessments, design, and implementation of projects involving income and expense recognition, capitalization, cost recovery, inventory, and other federal tax planning initiatives

Analyze client trial balances, general ledger data, fixed asset records, and other financial information to identify tax accounting method opportunities and support technical tax analyses

Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, including client interviews, data gathering, computations, technical analysis, and coordination of KPMG and client resources

Research federal tax law, IRS guidance, and accounting method developments and apply findings to client-specific facts and circumstances

Assist in drafting technical memoranda, accounting method change requests (Forms 3115), IRS ruling requests, responses to IRS inquiries, and other supporting documentation

Collaborate with engagement teams and leverage technology, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and support client service delivery

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

Minimum two years of recent experience in accounting methods, business tax services, federal tax consulting, or a related technical tax role within a public accounting firm or corporate tax department

Master's degree in taxation from an accredited college/university is preferred;
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, taxation, or a related field is required  Experience analyzing trial balances, general ledger detail, fixed asset records, inventories, and other financial data to identify tax planning opportunities and support technical tax analyses

Knowledge of accounting method principles related to income and expense recognition, capitalization, cost recovery, inventory, or other domestic tax consulting matters

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data analytics, AI-enabled tools, and technology solutions used to support tax service delivery

Strong research, analytical, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and engagement teamsKPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“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.

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