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KPMG is currently seeking a Mutual Fund Tax - Associate to join our Business Tax Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of tax provision and distribution work papers for Regulated Investment Companies (RIC) including (but not limited to) the following: prepare and review RIC fiscal and excise tax provision work papers, prepare financial statement disclosures, and prepare annual book-to-tax adjustment analysis by examining the taxability of investment income/expenses, securities transactions, and complex derivatives including futures, options, and swaps, prepare income and capital estimates of RIC distributions
• Prepare and review work papers and other documents to support client deliverables
• Preparation of disclosures included in semi-annual financial statements
• Review quarterly and annual IRC asset compliance testing
• Participate in technical training to develop skills
• Develop investment tax and other accounting skills

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience
• Mutual fund tax experience a plus
• Basic understanding of accounting and tax concepts, practices, and procedures is required
• Strong client service skills, team attitude and attention to detail
• Ability to understand financial statements and fund accounting reports and spreadsheets
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.