Tax Associate, Global Mobility Services | Multiple Locations Fall 2023

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

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KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our Global Mobility Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a direct contact for client tax and human resources professionals as well as their mobile employees; analyze data received and directly participate in the payroll and individual income tax return preparation processes for mobile employees; directly support and advise mobile employees regarding the tax implications of their cross-border travel
• Prepare client correspondence and calculations on various international assignment matters, including policy issues, cost projections, tax settlements and tax reconciliations, in addition to assisting with tax authority inquiries/audits
• Work with KPMG offices across the globe providing guidance and worldwide coordination for mobility tax support; work collaboratively with tax and human resource professionals within multinational companies to manage the tax implications of their global workforce
• Leverage a diverse array of skill sets to provide international companies and their mobile workforce with individual income tax compliance, payroll, process, policy and advisory services
• Prepare, analyze and track expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits, global mobility policy and other assignment-related issues

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors and/or Masters degree from an accredited college or university
• Foreign language skills preferred
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
• Coursework or concentration in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• 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
• Knowledge of expatriate services, global mobility and tax

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Seattle Salary Range: Low: $65000 - High: $71000

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