SALT & M&A Tax Associate | Tech-Driven & Collaborative

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Tax Associate to join the State & Local Tax practice. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver transaction-related SALT services for buyers and sellers, focusing on M&A SALT matters and post-transaction integration strategies.

You will leverage advanced Excel modeling and technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI to quantify SALT exposures and craft comprehensive due diligence analyses. Strong communication and CPA-licensure progress are expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CPA licensure in the principal place of business with required credits prior to start.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, IT, data analytics, engineering, or equivalent.
• Must be willing to travel and reside within commutable distance to the office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transaction-related SALT due diligence and acquisition structuring services to buyers and sellers.
• Advise clients on SALT matters related to mergers and acquisitions; identify opportunities and post-transaction needs.
• Model state and local tax exposures, including sales/use, gross receipts, franchise, and employment taxes using Excel.
• Draft due diligence reports and comment on transaction documents (purchase agreements, decks, etc.).
• Incorporate state/local tax nuances with federal differences into models; support technical accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

AI familiarity

Education

Accounting/Taxation degree

Tools

AI tools

Analytics software

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking a Tax Associate to join the State & Local Tax practice. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver transaction-related SALT services for buyers and sellers, focusing on M&A SALT matters and post-transaction integration strategies.

You will leverage advanced Excel modeling and technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI to quantify SALT exposures and craft comprehensive due diligence analyses. Strong communication and CPA-licensure progress are expected.