Vancouver Office- US Corporate Tax- State and Local Tax (SALT)- Staff Accountant

KPMG LLP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their US State and Local Tax practice. The role involves providing compliance and advisory services to Canadian clients on various tax topics. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a US CPA or equivalent and possess strong communication and research skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Bonus awards eligibility

Qualifications

• In process of obtaining US CPA or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance and advisory solutions to clients on SALT topics.
• Assist with vendor and buyer due diligence SALT procedures.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on tax topics.

Skills

Communication

Research

Leadership

Time Management

Client Service

Education

US CPA designation

US Masters of Tax

U.S. law license

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.

Our US Corporate Tax practice assists organizations in deciding which US corporate structure will be the most effective from a tax perspective – subsidiary, branch, or joint-venture partnership; assists clients in choosing effective methods of capitalization and financing that are efficient; and assists clients with the US tax compliance requirements.

You will work with the largest group of U.S. Tax professionals outside of the United States, learning from and assisting Senior Accountants, Tax Specialists, Managers and Partners, in selecting the type of subsidiary capitalization that is most beneficial to our clients. You will be responsible for a variety of technical and support functions, including working with management and provide compliance related tax services to our diverse clients and assist in the preparation of corporate U.S. tax-return filings.

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our US State and Local Tax (SALT)practice.

What you will do

• Provide compliance and advisory advice and solutions to Canadian based clients across multiple industries, covering a broad range of SALT topics including:
  • State tax reviews and nexus determinations
  • Sales taxability decision matrices.
  • Transactional analysis and post-transaction SALT planning.
  • Application of transaction taxes (e.g., sales and use, property transfer, etc.)
  • Tax effects of restructurings.
  • General ad hoc SALT consulting services.
• Assist with vendor and buyer due diligence SALT procedures and provide general support to our M&A practice on SALT matters.
• Provide support to US tax compliance team on state income and franchise tax technical issues, including assistance with determination of state income tax filing positions.
• Assist in handling notices received from state tax authorities.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on various state and local tax topics.

What you bring to the role

• Is in process of obtaining, or plans to obtain, a US CPA designation, Enrolled Agent or US Masters of Tax or have already obtained a U.S. law license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoys researching and writing about technical topics and their application to real world situations.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Is keen to assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients.
• Willingly takes on and learns new skills by researching a wide variety of tax issues and staying up-to-date on changing state and local tax laws and policies.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.
  

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected annual base salary for this position is $53,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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.