Manager, Tax Accountant

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Chicago seeks a Manager, Tax Accounting to join our Partner Tax team. This role focuses on individual income tax compliance, planning, and client service for partners.

You will review work papers, research complex tax issues, and communicate findings clearly. You will manage a portfolio with minimal supervision and collaborate with team members to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive experience reviewing federal and state individual tax returns.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; CPA eligibility or active CPA preferred.
• Proficient with web-based document storage, income tax software, and Microsoft Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for individual income tax compliance, tax counseling, projections, and notices for partners.
• Review work papers, returns and related outputs for accuracy and standards.
• Research complex tax issues to ensure partner compliance.
• Convey complex tax concepts clearly to partners, in writing and speech.
• Manage client population with minimal supervision and maintain multiple touchpoints.
• Collaborate with teammates while able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Maintain integrity and professionalism within the firm’s environment.

Skills

Tax compliance

Research skills

Communication skills

Client management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA eligibility

CPA/EA eligibility preferred

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Tax Accounting 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
• 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 five 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; Eligibility to sit for CPA exam; Enrolled Agent status or active CPA is preferred
• Proficient with web-based document storage, income tax software, and Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong technical skills in the following areas: High Net-Worth Individuals, Partnership and Multi-State Taxation Theory
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment and/or independently; 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)