Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

In-House

Philadelphia, PA

Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Non-practicing Attorney

1-8 yrs required

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Senior Manager, Sales & Use Tax - Philadelphia, PA

At KPMG, we believe in investing in our people and our culture. As one of the world's top tax firms, we offer a collaborative, future-forward environment that empowers our employees to succeed. Join our team and work with a diverse group of specialists, access our Ignition Centers for cutting-edge tax solutions, and develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements and formal and informal mentoring.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. In this role, you will review sales, use, and telecommunications tax data, apply client-specific business rules, and process data using KPMG's mechanized tax systems. You will also identify and recommend business requirements for tax compliance processes and help design and troubleshoot indirect tax technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

- Review sales, use, and telecommunications tax data from compliance clients and ensure proper formatting for input into tax processing systems
- Organize data into tax location codes, types, categories, authority levels, taxpayer entities, and amounts
- Apply client-specific business rules to modify data for input into tax processing systems
- Process data for tax returns using KPMG's mechanized tax systems
- Identify, document, and recommend technological business requirements and design solutions using Microsoft Access, Excel, or SQL Server

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in tax research, reviewing state income tax returns, and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues in the asset management industry
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field; CPA, EA, JD/LLM, MST, or CMI designation preferred
- Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications and experience with preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL Server, XML, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, or process mapping software
- Strong project management skills and ability to analyze client business needs
- Experience working with tax data from telecommunications or cable/broadband companies and knowledge of US telecommunications transaction taxes

Salary Information:

- Salary ranges are displayed on our website and are based on factors such as skills, job responsibilities, prior experience, and market considerations
- KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits for mental health
- Personal Time Off is provided based on job classification, work hours, and years of service
- The firm also observes holidays and provides two firmwide breaks per year where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage all individuals to apply.

COVID-19 Information:

- KPMG does not currently require employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to enter offices or attend events, unless mandated by law
- Some clients may require proof of vaccination or testing for site visits
- We recruit on a rolling basis and encourage qualified candidates to apply promptly for roles of interest

Note for Los Angeles County Applicants:

- Criminal history may have a direct and negative impact on job duties, such as adhering to company policies, exercising sound judgment, managing stress, working safely and respectfully with others, exhibiting trustworthiness, and safeguarding business operations and reputation
- Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.