Senior Associate, Renewable Energy Tax Credits

KPMG LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate in Tax - AMCS (Renewable Energy) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice in San Diego, CA. You will develop knowledge in multiple federal tax credits, support project design, and oversee communications and data management across engagements.

The role requires experience in tax research and familiarity with the IRS code, along with strong client service and collaboration across teams. Travel to client sites may be required within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Experience performing tax research and familiarity with the IRS code and regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tax research

Tax credits

Reading case law

IRS code familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDF

PowerPoint

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)