Tax Associate, Trust Tax - Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2025
Company: KPMG
Location: Tempe
Posted on: November 8, 2024
Job Description:
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at
one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative,
future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs
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. At KPMG, we believe nothing is
more important than investing in our culture because It has an
investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a
firm.KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate for our Business Tax
Services practice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review fiduciary tax returns, including Forms 1041,
5227, 990, 990-PF, 1040 and 1099
- Analyze trust accounting data, trust documents, Schedules K-1,
Forms 1099 and other relevant information to determine appropriate
tax treatment of income and deductions
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and
address tax-related questions and concerns
- Collaborate with senior tax professionals to ensure compliance
with federal and state tax laws and regulations
- Respond to tax notices from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
and state taxing authorities
- Identify process improvement and automation opportunities and
work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy solutions
across the practice
- Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax
professionals for client service delivery such as artificial
intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more Qualifications:
- 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 in Accounting, Finance, Trust
Administration, or equivalent program from an accredited college or
university
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
- Have or pursuing the state-specific education requirements to
be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal
place of business (the state in which the office is located) for
this position preferred
- Basic knowledge of trust, estate, individual, or exempt
organization taxation and/or tax information reporting
preferred
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the
ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in tax software (CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE Trust Tax)
preferred
- Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude
with excellent written/verbal communication and critical thinking
skills; ability to navigate MS Office applications, including
Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
- Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial
intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI
- 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
- Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as
needed, at times with relatively short notice
- 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)
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying
salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the
URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work
in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based
on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job
responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and
certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is
proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with
options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself,
your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on
eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes 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 to support your mental health. Depending on job
classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG
provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year
the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the
year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees
will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end
and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details
about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US
Careers site at "".
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTABTSN_6_24KPMG
complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying
salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the
URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work
in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based
on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job
responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and
certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is
proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with
options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself,
your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on
eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes 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 to support your mental health. Depending on job
classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG
provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year
the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the
year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees
will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end
and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details
about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US
Careers site at "Benefits & How We Work".
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of
CA:
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