Staff Accountant, US Tax

Job description

You've got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we're committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.

When you join KPMG you'll be one of over 200,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 154 countries.

With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make. Let's do this.

Our US Tax Services Group assists organizations to determine which US Corporate structure makes the most sense from a tax perspective. You will work with the largest group of US Tax professional outside of the US, learning and assisting Tax Specialists, Managers and Partners, in selecting the type of subsidiary capitalization that is most beneficial to our clients. You will be responsible for a variety of technical and support functions, including working with management to provide compliance related tax services to our diverse clients and assist in the preparation of corporate US tax-return filings.

We're looking for someone that has a strong desire to excel in the Tax world to join our team to provide compliance and tax advisory related services. We're looking for someone that can help us make our client's businesses better!

What you will do:

·  Preparing working paper files income tax returns for corporate clients
·  Maintaining client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of return and schedules
·  Ensuring follow-up on notices of assessments
·  Providing support to team members in related tasks
·  Tax research
·  Completed or, willingness to complete the US CPA designation

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role:

·  You have completed your post-secondary undergrad with a major or focus in Accounting/Tax
·  You have satisfied the US CPA prerequisites, most importantly you have 150 post-secondary credits
·  Work experience with a public practice accounting firm is a considerable asset to this position and experience with GoSystems being an extra asset
·  You have shown that you can establish and maintain strong client relationships and that you can understand the clients' business
·  You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are a strong team player and are desirous of continuous learning

All applicants must attach a cover letter and post-secondary transcripts (official or unofficial) with their resume.

Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you.

We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

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Location Vancouver, BC ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Accounting Service Line US Corporate Tax ,Industry Not Applicable