International Executive Services, Senior Associate

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join us in our Orange County office. KPMG's International Executive Services (IES) practice strives to help companies as they work to manage their international assignment programs. When our clients send their employees on international assignment, KPMG professionals provide proactive planning ideas and advise clients on international human resources and tax best practices. IES provides compliance, advisory, and administration services to help support our clients' businesses and assignees. Responsibilities: * Review and analyze tax and accounting information * Prepare written correspondence on a wide range of individual tax issues impacting a company's expatriate employees * Conduct tax research relating to expatriate employees * Participate in arrival and departure tax meetings for expatriates and inpatriates (foreign nationals) * Prepare miscellaneous tax, payroll, and international assignment cost projection calculations * Participate in the review and completion of tax returns, equalization calculations, and other tax settlements for expatriate employees * Prepare draft correspondence with IRS or state taxing authorities in relation to tax notices and/or audits for expatriates * Conduct meetings with expatriate taxpayers in relation to gathering the required data to complete their tax returns * Review U.S. payroll reporting withholding for wages paid to expatriate employees for accuracy including annual compensation statements * Assist in conducting firm training sessions Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Two years of experience in expatriate or individual tax * Prior experience at an accounting firm * Working towards a CPA or Enrolled Agent designation * Able to analyze basic tax and accounting information KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 18961 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. © 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: International Executive Services, Senior Associate Company: KPMG LLP Location: Costa Mesa Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 18961