http://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/feeds/attorney-tennessee-jobs/ Custom RSS Feed for attorney-tennessee-jobs Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:06:50 GMT en-us /sites/kpmg/images/logo.gif http://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/feeds/attorney-tennessee-jobs/ 720 Business Title: Manager/Senior Manager, Tax Controversy Services
Requisition Number: 35407
Function: Tax Services
Area of Interest: Tax Controversy Services
State: Illinois
City: Chicago

Description:
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG's tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients' business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. We are currently seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to join our Federal Tax practice in our Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis or St. Louis office.

Responsibilities:
* Represent clients at various levels of their IRS controversy from examination, through appeals and into post appeal mediation and arbitration
* May represent clients in Fast Track proceedings, Early Referral proceedings, and Pre Filing Agreement submissions
* General involvement and management of IRS audits, including responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and other exam related matters
* Prepare Protests to Thirty Day Letters and represent clients at the appeals level
* Assist in the delivery of research credit services and with voluntary disclosures to the IRS to correct compliance errors involving missed filings, withholding tax errors and other similar issues
* Review penalty abatement request letters and assist in the execution of penalty abatement services in state and federal penalty cases
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:
* Build awareness of opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients
* Supervise, mentor, and develop staff members
Qualifications:
* Five years of tax experience performing tax research, representing clients in federal controversies and providing technical advice on tax issues; government attorneys need experience in representing the government position in federal tax matters
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and a licensed CPA or JD/LLM (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)
* Specific knowledge of transfer pricing issues and resolution processes including Competent Authority proceedings and APAs
* Experience working for or dealing with the government in the tax controversy space, focused on cases in LB&I, or controversy experience in another public accounting firm, law firm and/or corporate controversy experience, similarly focused on LB&I process and issues
* Strong understanding of the operations of the IRS, its procedures and its processes
* Excellent communication, public speaking, research and writing skills with the ability to articulate complex tax issues and position
Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:
* Eight years of tax experience performing tax research, representing clients in federal controversies and providing technical advice on tax issues, if a government attorney, experience in representing the government position in federal tax matters necessary
* Experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

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GF: 15300]]>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/Chicago-ManagerSenior-Manager%2C-Tax-Controversy-Services-Job-IL-60290/2476071/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/Chicago-ManagerSenior-Manager%2C-Tax-Controversy-Services-Job-IL-60290/2476071/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Business Title: Associate, Trade and Customs
Requisition Number: 34299
Function: Tax Services
Area of Interest: Trade and Customs
State: Illinois
City: Chicago

Description:
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG's tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients' business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. We are currently seeking an Associate to join our Trade and Customs practice in our Chicago office.

Responsibilities:
* Provide advice to clients, in a variety of industries, on import and export matters
* Research U.S. and international import and export trade matters
* Research, write, and review international trade advice
* Formulate ideas and deliver possible trade savings opportunities
* Aid in the development and training of team members
* Assist in the delivery of multiple client engagements on time and within budget; maintain active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and to help ensure client satisfaction
Qualifications:
* One year of import/export experience in the field of trade and customs as a customs attorney, customs broker, U.S. Customs Auditor, or Import Specialist, which may include experience in The Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation, and informed compliance methods
* Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
* Previous experience in a tax or advisory services firm, corporation, or trade law firm
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Access
* Strong interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication/presentation skills
* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

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GF: 15300]]>Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/Chicago-Associate%2C-Trade-and-Customs-Job-IL-60290/2334015/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/Chicago-Associate%2C-Trade-and-Customs-Job-IL-60290/2334015/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Business Title: Project Manager, IES Tax Technology
Requisition Number: 36584
Function: Tax Services
Area of Interest: Tax Technology
Expatriate Tax
Project Management - IT
State: New Jersey
City: Montvale

Description:
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG's tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients' business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our International Executive Services (IES) practice in our Montvale, NJ office.

Responsibilities:
* Assign resources to projects while monitoring and tracking the progress for individual project engagements
* Participate in the creation of user acceptance criteria
* Develop new business within projects and identify new business elsewhere in the client environment
* Manage and update task objectives and performance while helping to ensure that project commitments are met as specified in the client contract
* Manage project budget to revenue, cost, and profit targets
* Assist with preparation of the statement of work as well the delivery of the quality assurance review
Qualifications:
* Three years managing medium-to-large projects or consulting engagements
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred or equivalent experience along with Project Management Institute certification
* PMP, CBAP, Licensed CPA, Attorney, or Enrolled Agent preferred
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

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GF: 15300]]>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/Montvale-Project-Manager%2C-IES-Tax-Technology-Job-NJ-07645/2657235/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/Montvale-Project-Manager%2C-IES-Tax-Technology-Job-NJ-07645/2657235/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Business Title: Senior Administrative Assistant
Requisition Number: 36465
Function: Admin Services NSS
Area of Interest: Admin - Clerical
State: New York
City: New York

Description:
KPMG LLP operates with help from our Service Support professionals. Together, our talented people develop and help manage our brand, control our finances, run our IT Services, and take care of many thousands of tasks involved in making sure our firm runs smoothly. Our Operations Services’ team is comprised of Office Services, National Design Proposal and Production Services, Events and Meetings, Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness and Administrative Support professionals. The team focuses on delivering customer-based operational solutions to the firm's practices and national processes. We are currently seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant in our Office of General Counsel to join us in our New York City office.

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other professionals in the legal department
- Prepare time and expense reports, coordinate travel, arrange meetings, and maintain calendars
- Assist with the compiling and inputting of electronic data into customized databases and generating reports
- Communicate with engagement teams and their administrative assistants on a daily basis
- Provide backup support as needed

Qualifications:

- Minimum five years of administrative experience; preferably within a legal department, professional services firm or similar environment
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work overtime as needed

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.


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GF: 15312]]>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/New-York-Senior-Administrative-Assistant-Job-NY-10001/2647164/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/New-York-Senior-Administrative-Assistant-Job-NY-10001/2647164/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Business Title: Senior Manager, IT
Requisition Number: 35025
Function: Tax Services
Area of Interest: Information Technology
State: New York
City: New York

Description:
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career, you can really add value. Our Accounting Methods and Credit Services (AMCS) practice is a team of accountants, attorneys and engineers who assist companies in obtaining tax incentives for investing in activities intended to spur economic growth. Included in our service offerings is Research & Development (R&D) work and Domestic Production Deduction (DPAD) consulting projects. We are looking for experienced engineers to be part of a growing and dynamic national team. This is an opportunity to apply technical engineering expertise in a consulting environment. We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice in our New York office.

Responsibilities:
* Conduct client interviews to help facilitate identification of R&D and DPAD eligible activities; this will make it necessary to continually refresh IT knowledge and experience to understand key technology trends within industry sectors and in computer science, more generally
* Draft brief summary reports establishing how the project activities meet the criteria for Research Credit purposes for submission to the IRS and/or review narratives prepared by clients and more junior staff
* Team with our tax professionals and project manage the submission of a Research Credit application, by managing the clients expectation of delivery schedules and billing, working with the team to provide the optimum quantification and substantiation methodology for the client
* Develop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of R&D and DPAD services and assist with new business development
* Provide R&D and DPAD quality assurance, engagement reviewer and, in collaboration with our tax, advisory and controversy professionals, provide exam support including defending the submission before the IRS examiners or at Appeals
* Management of multiple client engagements and client service teams including resource management, delegation and billing
Qualifications:
* IT sector experience across a wide range of technologies within Application development and Infrastructure functions
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
* Previous senior application development and infrastructure experience
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to evaluate with complex information and articulate to the client a comprehensive range of potential solutions
* Experience in consulting and managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and use of the internet
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

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GF: 15300]]>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/New-York-Senior-Manager%2C-IT-Job-NY-10001/2430864/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/New-York-Senior-Manager%2C-IT-Job-NY-10001/2430864/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Business Title: Manager/Director, Accounting Advisory Services
Requisition Number: 34946
Function: Advisory
Area of Interest: Accounting
State: California
City: San Francisco

Description:
KPMG’s Advisory Services Practice focuses on fundamental business issues — managing risk, increasing revenues, controlling costs — that organizations, across various industries, should address in order to help them flourish. We help companies to identify and manage risks inherent in business processes and technology systems that support business objectives, and provide them with the information needed to help them meet their strategic and financial goals. Services are specialized to help clients mitigate risks across an overall risk spectrum. We are currently seeking a Manager/Director in Transactions-Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) for our Transactions & Restructuring practice to join us in our San Francisco or Silicon Valley office with Technology experience.

Responsibilities:
* Provide accounting advisory support to clients, including implementation assistance with new accounting standards
* Assist with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory filings for spin-offs, carve-outs, initial public offerings (IPO), debt offerings, and other acquisition filings for both domestic and cross-border transactions
* Provide conversion services to United States and foreign registered companies that need a change in their financial reporting to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
* Provide transaction oriented accounting and reporting assistance for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, complex capital raising and financing structures, financial instruments, revenue recognition, and provide fresh-start accounting support to clients upon emergence from bankruptcy
* Responsible for staff management, financial metrics of the engagement, and preparation and presentation of accounting findings and concepts
Additional Responsibilities for Director:
* Manage large scale accounting advisory engagements and provide accounting support to clients, including implementation assistance with new accounting requirements and financial restatements
* Work with valuation advisors to assess the impact and reporting of valuation events such as acquisitions, management buyouts, and fresh-start accounting
* Identify and build long-term business relationships with new target clients and key executives and participate in presenting accounting findings and concepts to KPMG engagement teams, senior client executives, attorneys, investors, and other third party advisors
Qualifications:
* Five years of financial audit experience with a public accounting or advisory firm or five years of financial reporting and consolidations experience with a Fortune 500 organization
* Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university
* Licensed CPA or equivalent
* Strong knowledge of the U.S. GAAP and IFRS
* Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Additional Qualifications for Director:
* Eight years of experience with a public accounting firm, advisory services firm, or a large multinational organization conducting financial audit or corporate accounting
* Demonstrated ability to connect with senior executives of leading organizations to generate new business relationships and projects
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams of over twenty employees comprised of diverse backgrounds and skill sets
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

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GF: 15299]]>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/San-Francisco-Technology-Manager-or-Director%2C-Accounting-Advisory-Services-Job-CA-94101/2419325/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.com/job/San-Francisco-Technology-Manager-or-Director%2C-Accounting-Advisory-Services-Job-CA-94101/2419325/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS