Tax Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Income / Franchise (Remote Option)

KPMG Careers; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading tax firm, where you can leverage your expertise in state and local tax compliance. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients, helping them navigate complex tax challenges while developing your career through diverse engagements. Enjoy a collaborative culture that prioritizes your growth and well-being, with access to extensive training and mentoring. Be part of an innovative environment that values investment in its people and offers a competitive benefits package tailored to your lifestyle. If you're ready to make an impact in the tax field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

medical and dental plans

vision coverage

disability and life insurance

401(k) plans

personal well-being benefits

Personal Time Off

holiday calendar

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in preparing/reviewing state income tax returns.
• Strong technical advice on multi-state tax issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-state companies with state and local income tax compliance.
• Review state income and franchise tax returns and extensions.

Skills

state income tax compliance

tax research skills

communication skills

relationship management

writing skills

Education

Masters degree

Bachelors degree

CPA certification

Job description

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's 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's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

Responsibilities:

• Support multi-state companies with state and local income tax compliance.
• Help clients with tax issues related to state and local income and franchise taxes.
• Review state income and franchise tax estimated payments, extensions, and tax returns.
• Assist in handling notices received from state tax authorities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience preparing and/or reviewing state income tax returns and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues.
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university preferred; Bachelors degree with requisite hours to pursue CPA certification or JD/LLM; CPA certification a plus.
• State income tax return review experience required.
• Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients.
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills.
• Capability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.

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