Staff/Specialist, US Corporate Tax

Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG’s U.S. Tax Services group is a team of professionals who assist Canadian businesses to manage and minimize U.S. taxes in a cross-border context. Our U.S Tax practice is growing, and we require strong professionals to join our dynamic U.S. Tax team in Calgary.

Our group provides U.S. tax compliance and advisory services which includes assisting clients with their U.S federal and state tax return filing requirements and a wide range of tax consulting services, such as assisting clients in determining their optimal U.S. tax structure and advising on internal restructurings to lower an organization’s overall effective tax rate.

Why work in KPMG Canada’s U.S. Tax Practice

• Largest US tax practice outside of the US.
• Expanding practice allowing for exciting growth opportunities at all levels.
• Ability to attract top talent in the market due to the wide variety and extensive scope of the work we do at KPMG.
• Strength of in-house technical knowledge base.

What you will do

• Preparing and reviewing U.S. corporate and partnership tax returns for multinational clients.
• Preparing and reviewing U.S. tax provisions for public and private companies.
• Working closely with managers, senior managers and partners on tax planning and advisory engagements.
• Research and analysis of a wide variety of U.S. tax issues.
• Interacting with clients and other team members.

What you bring to the role

• Post-secondary degree required with a major or focus in Accounting/Tax.
• Completed or working toward US or Canadian CPA or willingness to complete US or Canadian CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent requirements.
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm is a considerable asset.
• Experience with GoSystem is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities and to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and to be able to communicate to clients.
• Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

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