Now Hiring - KPMG - Manager, State and Local Tax - Sales and Use Compliance in Lincoln, NE

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At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

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 State and Local Tax (SALT) services, and provide assistance and oversight on large client project engagements
Qualifications:
A minimum of five years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues; if no prior sales tax experience, a 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 LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered 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 applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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