KPMG

Manager, Accounting Methods and Credit Services - Research and Development Tax

Posted on: 27 Jan 2021

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:

* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting services, including leading client interviews and discussions, performing tax technical research, and developing business and industry expertise
* Assistance on federal tax consulting services, including section 199 domestic production activities deduction, accounting method assessments, design and implementation of projects related to revenue and expense recognition, capitalized items, fixed assets and inventories
* Communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting, and engineering
* Manage and implement multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of KPMG and client resources
* Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda
* Develop and sustain excellent client relationships and assist in business development effort

Qualifications:

* A minimum of five years of experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation experience, including experience in accounting methods and credit services
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
* Licensed CPA or J.D./LL.M. (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently possess one of the aforementioned credentials/designations will be required to secure one within one year from commencement of employment)
* Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access; experience performing internet research
* Ability to travel and work at client locations

KPMG

New York, New York

KPMG is a multinational professional services network, and one of the Big Four accounting organizations, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Seated in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, KPMG employs 207,050 people and has three lines of services: financial audit, tax, and advisory. Its tax and advisory services are further divided into various service groups.The name "KPMG" stands for "Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler." It was chosen when KMG (Klynveld Main Goerdeler) merged with Peat Marwick in 1987.With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our member firms' successes thanks to our clear vision, maintained values, and our people.

At KPMG, our promise of professionalism to each other, our clients and the capital markets we serve compels us to align our culture of integrity with our values, words and actions. At KPMG we are committed to education and lifelong learning as they are central to building strong communities and economies.

  • Industry
    Consulting
  • No. of Employees
    207,050
  • Jobs Posted
    1487