Tax Associate or Senior Associate, Tax Exempt Organizations (990)

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KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate or Senior Associate to join our Development & Exempt Organizations practice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tax-related tasks, including tax compliance to tax exempt organizations (990)
• Conduct grant expenditure evaluations and financial analysis of ongoing domestic and international grants
• Organize and assist with pre-grant evaluations and ongoing grant monitoring activities
• Coordinate and liaise with KPMG offices worldwide that support grant expenditure evaluations, pre-grant evaluations, and other financial aspects of grant-related activities
• Stay current on latest industry and philanthropic issues as well as tax practices as they relate to our client base
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate:

• Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm
• Lead teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of tax and advisory experience with exempt organizations in an accounting, law, and/or other professional services firm with a focus on the provision of services to exempt organizations preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public & International affairs, Public Administration; Master of Accountancy, Master of Taxation, JD degree with a Bachelor of Accountancy, and/or LLM degree with a concentration in tax from an accredited college/university
• Strong interest and experience in philanthropic activities, volunteerism, and non-profit organizations
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Excellent financial analysis skills
• Ability to work as a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service

Additional Qualifications for Senior Associate:

• A minimum of two plus years of tax and advisory experience with exempt organizations in an accounting, law, and/or other professional services firm with a focus on the provision of services to exempt organizations preferred
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams with verbal and written communications skills

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