Associate Director, Tax

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Tax to join our Partner Tax team.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the individual income tax compliance, tax counseling, tax projections, tax notices and other financial related support for the partners of the firm
• Review work papers, tax returns and related work products prepared by staff members for accuracy and conformity with tax law and documentation standards
• Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues to ensure compliance for partners of the firm
• Communicate complex tax concepts clearly and effectively to partners of the firm, both verbally and in writing
• Manage client population with minimum supervision, while actively maintaining multiple touchpoints and conversations with clients throughout the year in addition to managing one or more projects throughout the year
• Collaborate effectively with team members on various projects while also demonstrating the ability to work independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience reviewing federal and state individual tax returns for clients; preferably within a professional services environment 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance or Accounting is required; Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent required
• Proficient with web-based document storage, income tax software, and Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills 
• Excellent client management skills with the ability to gain the confidence of the client and communicate complex tax matters in a manner client can understand
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak tax periods
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)