Senior Associate, R&D Tax Credits (AMCS)

Milwaukee Succeeds; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Senior Associate in R&D Tax Credits (AMCS) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. The role involves conducting R&D tax credit consulting with multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with client personnel across operations and finance.

Based in Chicago/Cincinnati/Columbus, the position emphasizes tax research, client interaction, and managing multiple projects, with opportunities for formal training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent tax experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Access and internet research.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work at client locations.
• Technical skills with research and development deduction and credit IRC sections 174 & 41.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct R&D tax credit consulting, leading client interviews and discussions, performing tax technical research and building industry expertise.
• Communicate directly with client personnel across operations, finance, accounting and engineering.
• Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects, including client interviews, computations, data gathering and coordination of resources.
• Assist with drafting opinion letters, IRS inquiries responses, ruling requests and memoranda.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Communication

Travel flexibility

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Associate, R&D Tax Credits (AMCS)

Chicago , IL / Cincinnati , OH / Columbus , OH ... View All

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting services, including leading client interviews and discussions, performing tax technical research and developing business and industry expertise
• Communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting and engineering
• Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of KPMG and client resources
• Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of recent tax experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation experience
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Access along with experience performing internet research
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel and work at client locations
• Technical skills and experience with research and development deduction and credit Internal Revenue Code sections (including, but not limited to, sections 174 & 41), corresponding regulations and relevant judicial and administrative authority

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