Tuesday 28 January 2014

US Tax Specialist Job Opportunity in Montreal




Job Title:    Specialist, US Tax
Requisition Code.: 12062BR
Location:    Montréal QC, Canada
Employer:     KMPG
Job Level:    Senior Associate/Senior Team Member
About Us
KPMG provides Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We work closely with our clients, helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities. At the core of KPMG's vibrant culture is a set of values that bring out the best in our people.
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Job Description
US Tax Services assist organizations in deciding which US corporate structure makes the most sense from a tax perspective – subsidiary, branch, or joint-venture partnership; assist clients in choosing the type of subsidiary capitalization that is most beneficial – debt, equity, or a combination of the two; determine how a limited liability company (LLC) can help the company meet certain strategic objectives; and assist in the preparation of US tax-return filing requirements.

KPMG Professionals Are...

Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics:
Strong work ethic
Thrive on challenges
Dedicated to providing outstanding client service.


Position Summary
As part of the engagement team, the Specialist will excel in servicing the planning and compliance needs of our clients. This position provides Position Summary to participate in a broad range of tax-related work requiring analysis, assessment, and quantification. Special projects and research will ensure that you are kept up-to-date on current tax practices.

Job Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Dedication and strong work effort.
  • Strong team player.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
  • Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation.
  • Has successfully passed the UFE, and is in process of obtaining a CA designation.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a Public Accounting firm.
  • Currently enrolled in the CICA In-Depth Tax Program.
  • Proven ability to interact with co-workers, management and clients alike in a manner that is respectful, patient, and understanding.
  • 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.
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Ability to recognize existing tax problems and planning opportunities for individual clients and independent business would be an asset.

Job Duties:
  •     Research and analysis of a wide variety of tax issues.
  •     Preparation of draft technical memo's to file, instruction letters to legal counsel and client reporting letter to be reviewed by senior staff members.
  •     Reviewing corporate and personal tax returns.
  •     Reviewing tax provisions for our larger audit and non audit clients.
  •     Interacting with clients and other team members.
  •     Assisting senior staff members in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives.
  •     Assisting in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients.
  •     Preparing, reviewing and advising on corporate, personal and trust tax returns.

KPMG's Tax practice is focused on finding opportunities and leveraging them to our clients' advantage. Through tailored tax planning advice, our professional tax teams help clients gain a competitive advantage.

Deadline: 12-02-2014

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