Senior Associate, Global Mobility Services - Expatriate Tax

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate to join our Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice. You will support expatriate tax engagements, draft client communications, and perform tax research related to international assignments.

You will review payroll reporting and assist in preparing tax returns, equalization calculations, and assignment cost projections for expatriate employees. A CPA or EA designation is in progress and prior firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in expatriate or individual tax.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Prior experience at an accounting firm.
• Working towards a CPA or Enrolled Agent designation.
• Ability to analyze basic tax and accounting information.

Responsibilities

• Write correspondence for expatriate employees.
• Assist in conducting tax research relating to expatriate employees.
• Prepare cost projection calculations for international assignments.
• Prepare tax returns and other forms for expatriate employees.
• Draft correspondence with IRS or state authorities regarding notices/audits.
• Review U.S. payroll reporting for expatriate employees.

Skills

Expatriate tax

Tax research

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice.

Responsibilities:

• Write correspondence for companies with expatriate employees
• Assist in conducting tax research relating to expatriate employees
• Prepare miscellaneous tax, payroll, and international assignment cost projection calculations
• Prepare tax returns, equalization calculations, and other miscellaneous tax forms for expatriate employees
• Draft correspondence with IRS or state taxing authorities in relation to tax notices and/or audits for expatriates
• Review U.S. payroll reporting, withholding for wages paid to expatriate employees for accuracy including annual compensation statements

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience in expatriate or individual tax
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Prior experience at an accounting firm
• Working towards a CPA or Enrolled Agent designation
• Ability to analyze basic tax and accounting information