Associate, Accounting Methods

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assistance with accounting method assessment, design, and implementation of projects related to revenue and expense recognition, capitalized items, fixed assets, and inventories
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on IRC 199 manufacturing deduction calculations
• Assist in organizing and running R&D tax credit studies
• Assist in analyzing fixed assets to apply the final tangible property regulations
• Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of KPMG and client resources
• Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests, and writing other technical memoranda

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• A minimum of one year of tax experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access
• Experience performing internet research
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel and work at client locations

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibility, matriculation or political affiliation, or other legally protected status. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibility, matriculation or political affiliation, or other legally protected status. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.