Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

KPMG•Chicago, IL

64d

About The Position

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 Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass-through and corporate entities, performing tax research, providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
Experience providing services to pass-through entities and a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts
Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills

Responsibilities

Participate in multi-state alternative investment firms (hedge fund, fund to funds, private equity, real estate) with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies
Participate in multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide subject matter/alternative investment industry knowledge and experience
Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation
Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff
Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income, franchise, and sales and use tax questions

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
KPMG 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 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.
Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

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