Senior Associate, State & Local Income Tax (SALT)
KPMG
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El Segundo, CA · Posted November 1, 2026
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At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs 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 is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.
Responsibilities:
• Support multi-state companies with state and local income tax compliance
• Help clients with tax issues related to state and local income and franchise taxes
• Review state income and franchise tax estimated payments, extensions and tax returns
• Assist in handling notices received from state tax authorities
Qualifications:
• Minimum three years of recent experience preparing and/or reviewing state income tax returns and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university preferred; Bachelors degree with requisite hours to pursue CPA certification or JD/LLM; CPA certification a plus.
• State income tax return review experience required
• Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills
• Capability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
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