Manager, Tax

Business Title: Manager, Tax
Requisition Number: 35602
Function: Tax Services
Area of Interest: Sales & Use Tax
State: Georgia
City: Atlanta

Description:
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG's tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients' business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. We are currently seeking a Manager to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice in our Atlanta office.

Responsibilities:
* Provide excellent client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advisory services, planning, technology, and controversies
* Review information presented on state sales and use tax returns before, during, and after preparation
* Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and at appeal meetings, and preparing protests
* Research and draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax questions
* Supervise, mentor, and develop staff members
* Assist with the business development, management and delivery of SALT services, and provide assistance and oversight on large client project engagements
Qualifications:
* Five years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues, if no prior sales tax experience, willingness to learn indirect taxing schemes, jurisdictions and basic concepts
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
* Licensed CPA, J.D., LL.M, Master's in Taxation or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) designation; PMP, MCSD, or MCITP for non-CPA eligible candidates (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently possess one of the aforementioned credentials/designations needs to secure one within one year from the commencement of employment)
* Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
* Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment and strong managerial skills including managing multiple team members in a stressful environment
* Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills; attention to detail is necessary to review multiple tax return filings
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

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