Specialist, Private Client - Cross Border Tax

KPMG LLP Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a tax professional specializing in US and Canadian tax compliance and advisory. You will work on complex tax planning initiatives, providing solutions for high net worth individuals. This role offers deep learning opportunities and the chance to engage in challenging projects that enhance your professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Canadian and/or US personal tax preparation.
• US Professional designation (US CPA or EA) and Canadian Professional designation (CA (CPA), CMA (CPA), CGA(CPA)).

Responsibilities

• Prepare US and Canadian individual and trust income tax returns.
• Review US and Canadian individual income tax returns prepared by junior staff.
• Maintain client files for accurate and timely completion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Accounting or Business undergraduate degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The KPMG Private Client-Cross Border Tax practice helps high net worth individuals and their families with complex US and Canadian and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and advisory issues.

We are growing and are looking for tax professionals who have a passion to learn, are motivated to embrace challenges and enjoy resolving complex tax issues and designing sophisticated income and estate tax planning strategies.

As a key member of the team, you will work on US and Canadian tax planning initiatives and compliance. You will continue your professional development in a fast-paced and rewarding practice that also provides deep learning opportunities. You will be developing solutions while working on complex cross border advisory projects. The ideal candidate has a passion for learning and enjoys working on challenging but equally rewarding projects.

What you will do

• Continue to build deep understanding of US and Canadian personal tax laws including passive foreign investment corporation and controlled foreign corporation regimes; US estate, gift and trust compliance and other matters relevant to a client’s situation.
• As a key member of the tax engagement team, work closely with staff, provide support to team leaders and demonstrate strong time-management skills.
• Prepare US and Canadian individual and trust income tax returns and prepare highly complex tax returns and calculations (including Form 5471, complex 8621, estate and gift tax returns etc.).
• Review US and Canadian individual income tax returns prepared by junior staff.
• Maintain client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules.
• Correspond regularly with individual clients and tax authorities.
• Provide support to team members in practice development tasks including assistance with development and delivery of training programs, preparation of presentations and marketing material.

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 2 years of experience specializing in Canadian and/or US personal tax preparation.
• Accounting or Business undergraduate degree or diploma.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office – Excel experience is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with client and team. French language skills are an asset.
• Enthusiastic with a desire to learn.
• US Professional designation (US CPA or EA)
• Canadian Professional designation (CA (CPA), CMA (CPA), CGA(CPA))

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.