Associate, SALT Sales/Use Tax

KPMG LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in San Francisco is seeking an Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

You will provide client service on state and local tax issues, prepare sales and use tax returns, and assist with tax planning and controversy work for multi-state companies. Strong research and writing skills are essential for success in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax research for multi-state tax or federal income tax issues.
• Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or MST from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of developing, planning and executing sales and transactions tax refund claims.
• Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues.
• Prepare state sales and use tax returns.
• Assist with analyzing state tax considerations related to restructurings.
• Assist with state and local tax controversies, including hearings and protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on SALT questions.
• Provide help on large client project engagements.

Skills

Multi-state tax

Tax research

Writing skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D.

LL.M. in Taxation

MST (Master's in Taxation)

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues, including compliance, advisory services, planning, technology, and controversies
• Prepare state sales and use tax returns
• Assist multi-state companies with analyzing state tax considerations/impacts related to business restructuring projects
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and at appeal meetings, and preparing protests
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax questions
• Provide assistance on large client project engagements

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on multi-state tax or federal income tax issues
• Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
• Knowledge of the development, planning, and execution of sales and transactions tax refund claims
• Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills