Tax Specialist - US Corporate Tax

Overview

Office Location: 333 Bay Street, Bay Adelaide Centre, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2S5

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.Our US Corporate Tax practice assists organizations in deciding which US corporate structure will be the most effective from a tax perspective – subsidiary, branch, or joint-venture partnership; assists clients in choosing effective methods of capitalization and financing that are efficient; and assists clients with the US tax compliance requirements.
 
We’re looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who believes relationships in both business and community have been central to their success to join our growing practice and continue to build their personal brand as a significant trusted business advisor in our community. 

What you will do

What you will do

• Participate in a broad range of complex and challenging US tax work, requiring significant analysis, assessment, and quantification.
• Preparing or reviewing US corporate and partnership tax returns for multinational clients, US tax provisions for public and private companies.
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on tax planning and advisory engagements.
• Work closely with leading tax practitioners in their field and have excellent career growth prospects and mentoring opportunities.

What you bring to the role

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in US Corporate Tax compliance services in a public accounting firm, including preparation of US federal and state income tax returns for partnerships, US and non-US corporations, and experience in US income tax provision and tax accounting.
• Experience in US federal, state and international income tax issues affecting Canadian entities doing businesses in the US across a breadth of industries such as Real Estate, Power and Utilities, and Technology.
• Experience with US tax return preparation software (including Thomson’s GoSystems and OneSource), US tax research tools (including Thomson’s Checkpoint and Bloomberg’s BNA) and Microsoft office.
• Post-secondary degree with a major or focus in Accounting, Tax, or related field.
• Is in process of obtaining a US CPA designation, Enrolled Agent or US Masters of Tax.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Is keen to assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients.
• Willingly takes on and learns new skills by researching a wide variety of tax issues.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Fluency in English is required.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $80,613 to $106,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards and benefits program. 

In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program including:

• 3 weeks of vacation annually
• Flexible time off and wellness support
• Market-leading health and financial benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

For more information or for general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected] or 1-888-466-4778. 

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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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.