Tax Associate, State and Local Tax Specialist

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States KPMG Full time
Job Title: Tax Associate, State and Local Tax

At KPMG, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Associate to join our State and Local Tax practice. As a Tax Associate, you will play a key role in delivering transaction-related tax due diligence and acquisition structuring services to buyers and sellers.

Responsibilities:
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver transaction-related tax due diligence and acquisition structuring services to buyers and sellers.
  • Advise private equity and commercial clients on transaction-related SALT matters as they pertain to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
  • Identify and estimate historical and current SALT exposures related to income tax, indirect taxes (sales/use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, employment tax) and unclaimed property.
  • Research tax laws and form position on the application of such laws to specific facts presented during the transaction.
  • Stay current on state and local tax legislative, judicial and administrative developments.
  • Identify and deliver/support post-transaction integration opportunities and work to develop new client relationships with newly acquired business entities.
  • Draft due diligence reports and/or memorandums capturing areas of risk and addressing the application of law to facts.
  • Read and draft comments on transaction-related documents (e.g., purchase agreements, acquisition structure deck, 100 Day Plan, etc.) based on information obtained during tax due diligence and other transaction-related services.
  • Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more.
Qualifications:
  • Pursuing or have obtained a JD or equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
  • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Strong tax research skills.
  • Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
  • Career-minded, willingness to commit significant time to professional development.
  • Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI.
  • Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work'.


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