Associate Director, Tax

KPMG LLP; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Associate Director, Tax to join our Partner Tax team in New Jersey. The role focuses on guiding tax compliance, tax planning, and advisory services for the firm's partners.

Responsibilities include reviewing returns and work papers, researching complex issues, communicating tax concepts clearly, and managing client relationships with multiple projects and deadlines throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience reviewing federal and state individual tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; CPA or EA required.
• Proficient with web-based document storage and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and research skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak tax periods.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for individual income tax compliance and advisory support for partners.
• Review work papers and returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct research on complex tax issues.
• Communicate complex tax concepts clearly to partners.
• Manage client population with multiple projects across the year.
• Collaborate with team and work independently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client management

Research & analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s in Business, Finance or Accounting

CPA or Enrolled Agent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Tax software

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Tax to join our Partner Tax team.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the individual income tax compliance, tax counseling, tax projections, tax notices and other financial related support for the partners of the firm
• Review work papers, tax returns and related work products prepared by staff members for accuracy and conformity with tax law and documentation standards
• Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues to ensure compliance for partners of the firm
• Communicate complex tax concepts clearly and effectively to partners of the firm, both verbally and in writing
• Manage client population with minimum supervision, while actively maintaining multiple touchpoints and conversations with clients throughout the year in addition to managing one or more projects throughout the year
• Collaborate effectively with team members on various projects while also demonstrating the ability to work independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience reviewing federal and state individual tax returns for clients; preferably within a professional services environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance or Accounting is required; Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent required
• Proficient with web-based document storage, income tax software, and Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills
• Excellent client management skills with the ability to gain the confidence of the client and communicate complex tax matters in a manner client can understand
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak tax periods
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)