Tax Associate, State and Local Tax (Jun 2025)

Join KPMG's State & Local Tax team to assist multi-state companies with tax issues and planning.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting multi-state companies with state and local tax issues, including compliance, consulting, planning, and controversies.
• Assisting clients with business tax planning transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
• Researching and drafting state and local tax technical memoranda.
• Assisting with M&A transactions involving acquisitions and dispositions of equity interests and/or business assets.
• Supervising the work of shared services team members and interns.
• Analyzing, preparing, and reviewing tax workpapers and returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Building capabilities in key technologies for client service delivery.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships.

 About You:

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering, or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing state-specific education requirements to be a licensed CPA.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong tax research skills and technical aptitude.
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Must reside within a commutable distance to the office and be able to travel as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for California is $70,000 - $85,000. KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits. Employees receive Personal Time Off, firmwide breaks, and a calendar of holidays.

Training & Development:

KPMG provides formal training, informal mentoring, and access to Ignition Centers for innovative tax solutions.

Career Progression:

Opportunities for career advancement through multifaceted engagements and collaboration with a diverse team.

How to Apply:

Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which they are qualified and interested. Limit applications to a maximum of two active ones.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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