Associate 1

DescriptionRoles & responsibilities •Learn and apply tax compliance process standards for multiple types of corporate and/or partnership projects from initiation through completion.•Facilitate tax data gathering and document management for preparation of basic  tax return filings and deliverables. Analyze and process the tax and financial data received using one or more of KPMG's proprietary tax technology tools to produce tax compliance client deliverables.•Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks within a defined timeline and in accordance with quality control•Work with engagement lead utilizing effective communication and collaboration skills to achieve common goals that contribute to quality client service.•Participate in periodic training and professional development.•Apply skills gained in training to optimize use of tax technology, process or improve quality of tax deliverables and services provided.Experience & Qualifications:  •Bachelor's Degree in accounting or MBA finance from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting, Taxation or Finance.•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel required.•Understanding of annual US and state tax return compliance requirements for corporate and/or partnership entity types required.•Demonstrate effective verbal, written and organizational skills to communicate clearly and professionally with team members and engagement teams; attention to project details, timelines and work ethic to accomplish project assignments•Ability to manage time and multiple assignments based on instructions provided in order to meet or exceed expectations in a deadline driven environment.Technical and Training Skills •Beginner proficiency in BTE and/or AMP on Federal and state tax compliance.•Beginner proficiency in GoRS and/or OIT•Beginner proficiency in tax technology tools (tax compliance automation solutions, Alteryx or other relevant technology)•Beginner awareness of the firm's technology and processes around tax compliance for corporate and partnership entities.•Prepares simple federal, state, and international tax returns, including processing book/tax differences and non-US data using provided technical inputs and tax software.•Demonstrates effective self-review and problem-solving skills to produce high-quality work with minimal errors, while working both independently and collaboratively.•Demonstrates foundational tax compliance knowledge and technology skills across key focus areas such as Partnerships, Corporate, State, or International, with awareness of industry-specific considerations and their impact on compliance and technology applications.•Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, organizational and research skills, with keen attention to detail and a solid work ethic; excels both independently and in collaborative environments•Demonstrates effective time management skills to assist team in meeting deliverables and contribute as a productive member of a project team.•Ability Effectively communicates work status, understands project budgets, tracks key metrics, and completes performance reviews on time.•Demonstrates understanding and appropriate application of Circular 230, Tax Shelter and Reportable Transactions Rules and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement, including elevated and covered opinion standards.•Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct, AICPA and state ethics rules, independence rules, and all other applicable firm policies and professional practice standards.ResponsibilitiesRoles & responsibilities •Learn and apply tax compliance process standards for multiple types of corporate and/or partnership projects from initiation through completion.•Facilitate tax data gathering and document management for preparation of basic  tax return filings and deliverables. Analyze and process the tax and financial data received using one or more of KPMG's proprietary tax technology tools to produce tax compliance client deliverables.•Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks within a defined timeline and in accordance with quality control•Work with engagement lead utilizing effective communication and collaboration skills to achieve common goals that contribute to quality client service.•Participate in periodic training and professional development.•Apply skills gained in training to optimize use of tax technology, process or improve quality of tax deliverables and services provided.Experience & Qualifications:  •Bachelor's Degree in accounting or MBA finance from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting, Taxation or Finance.•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel required.•Understanding of annual US and state tax return compliance requirements for corporate and/or partnership entity types required.•Demonstrate effective verbal, written and organizational skills to communicate clearly and professionally with team members and engagement teams; attention to project details, timelines and work ethic to accomplish project assignments•Ability to manage time and multiple assignments based on instructions provided in order to meet or exceed expectations in a deadline driven environment.Technical and Training Skills •Beginner proficiency in BTE and/or AMP on Federal and state tax compliance.•Beginner proficiency in GoRS and/or OIT•Beginner proficiency in tax technology tools (tax compliance automation solutions, Alteryx or other relevant technology)•Beginner awareness of the firm's technology and processes around tax compliance for corporate and partnership entities.•Prepares simple federal, state, and international tax returns, including processing book/tax differences and non-US data using provided technical inputs and tax software.•Demonstrates effective self-review and problem-solving skills to produce high-quality work with minimal errors, while working both independently and collaboratively.•Demonstrates foundational tax compliance knowledge and technology skills across key focus areas such as Partnerships, Corporate, State, or International, with awareness of industry-specific considerations and their impact on compliance and technology applications.•Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, organizational and research skills, with keen attention to detail and a solid work ethic; excels both independently and in collaborative environments•Demonstrates effective time management skills to assist team in meeting deliverables and contribute as a productive member of a project team.•Ability Effectively communicates work status, understands project budgets, tracks key metrics, and completes performance reviews on time.•Demonstrates understanding and appropriate application of Circular 230, Tax Shelter and Reportable Transactions Rules and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement, including elevated and covered opinion standards.•Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct, AICPA and state ethics rules, independence rules, and all other applicable firm policies and professional practice standards.QualificationsRoles & responsibilities •Learn and apply tax compliance process standards for multiple types of corporate and/or partnership projects from initiation through completion.•Facilitate tax data gathering and document management for preparation of basic  tax return filings and deliverables. Analyze and process the tax and financial data received using one or more of KPMG's proprietary tax technology tools to produce tax compliance client deliverables.•Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks within a defined timeline and in accordance with quality control•Work with engagement lead utilizing effective communication and collaboration skills to achieve common goals that contribute to quality client service.•Participate in periodic training and professional development.•Apply skills gained in training to optimize use of tax technology, process or improve quality of tax deliverables and services provided.Experience & Qualifications:  •Bachelor's Degree in accounting or MBA finance from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting, Taxation or Finance.•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel required.•Understanding of annual US and state tax return compliance requirements for corporate and/or partnership entity types required.•Demonstrate effective verbal, written and organizational skills to communicate clearly and professionally with team members and engagement teams; attention to project details, timelines and work ethic to accomplish project assignments•Ability to manage time and multiple assignments based on instructions provided in order to meet or exceed expectations in a deadline driven environment.Technical and Training Skills •Beginner proficiency in BTE and/or AMP on Federal and state tax compliance.•Beginner proficiency in GoRS and/or OIT•Beginner proficiency in tax technology tools (tax compliance automation solutions, Alteryx or other relevant technology)•Beginner awareness of the firm's technology and processes around tax compliance for corporate and partnership entities.•Prepares simple federal, state, and international tax returns, including processing book/tax differences and non-US data using provided technical inputs and tax software.•Demonstrates effective self-review and problem-solving skills to produce high-quality work with minimal errors, while working both independently and collaboratively.•Demonstrates foundational tax compliance knowledge and technology skills across key focus areas such as Partnerships, Corporate, State, or International, with awareness of industry-specific considerations and their impact on compliance and technology applications.•Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, organizational and research skills, with keen attention to detail and a solid work ethic; excels both independently and in collaborative environments•Demonstrates effective time management skills to assist team in meeting deliverables and contribute as a productive member of a project team.•Ability Effectively communicates work status, understands project budgets, tracks key metrics, and completes performance reviews on time.•Demonstrates understanding and appropriate application of Circular 230, Tax Shelter and Reportable Transactions Rules and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement, including elevated and covered opinion standards.•Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct, AICPA and state ethics rules, independence rules, and all other applicable firm policies and professional practice standards.