Senior Associate, Renewable Energy Tax Credits

KPMG LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Boston is seeking a Senior Associate, Tax - AMCS (Renewable Energy) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. You will develop knowledge in federal tax credits such as IRC 48C, 45Y, 45Q, 45V, 45Z, 45U, 45X, NMTC, HRTC, and 48D, among others.

You will assist with the design, implementation, and documentation of tax credit projects, create technical memoranda, and manage data and communication across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation environment.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, or a related business field is required.
• Experience performing tax research, tax credit work, reading case law and familiarity with the internal revenue code and associated regulations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PDF, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to handle multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Ability to travel and work at client locations.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide knowledge in federal tax credits and renewable energy credits.
• Assist with design, implementation, and documentation of tax credit projects.
• Establish and maintain project management frameworks and data systems.
• Support method reviews and assessments related to revenue and expense recognition, capitalization, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Contribute to business development and maintain client relationships.
• Provide quality assurance, engagement review, and supervise staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Tax - AMCS (Renewable Energy) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide knowledge in federal tax credits including but not limited to: Clean electricity Investment Tax Credit (IRC 48E), Clean electricity Production Tax Credit (IRC 45Y), Credit for carbon oxide sequestration (IRC 45Q), Credit for production of clean hydrogen (IRC 45V), Clean fuel production credit (IRC 45Z), Zero-emission nuclear power production credit (IRC 45U), Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (IRC 45X), Qualified Advanced Energy Project Credit (IRC 48C), Advanced manufacturing investment credit (IRC 48D), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HRTC); and other emerging federal tax credits
• Assist with the design, implementation, and documentation of tax credit projects, including preparation of technical memoranda, quantitative workpapers, and contemporaneous documentation
• Establish and maintain project management frameworks, communication protocols, and data management systems to ensure effective information flow and oversight throughout the project lifecycle
• Support method reviews and assessments related to revenue and expense recognition, capitalization, fixed assets, and inventory
• Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying add-on opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships both within and outside the firm
• Provide quality assurance, engagement review, and exam support; supervise, mentor, and train Associates and Interns
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, or a relatedbusiness field is required
• Experience performing tax research, tax credit, reading case law and familiarity with the internal revenue code and associated regulations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PDF, and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to handle multiple engagements and client service teams
• Ability to travel and work at client locations
• 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)