Senior Associate, Accounting Methods (AMCS)
KPMG10 months ago
Seattle, WA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms, enjoying a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with an extensive network of specialists and gain access to the Ignition Centers where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. Develop your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring while being part of a diverse team that tackles complex business opportunities and challenges.
Key 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 including 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- A minimum of two years 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
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Compensation: Competitive salary packages including a California Salary Range of $72,900 - $138,900 (where applicable)
- 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
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year along with two annual firmwide breaks
Required Skills
Client Interviewing
Team Collaboration
Tangible Property Regulations
Fixed Assets Analysis
Tax Research
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Expense Recognition
Technical Writing
Revenue Recognition
Accounting Method Assessment
Project Management
R&D Tax Credit Studies