The fastest growing Big Four professional services firm in the U.S., KPMG is known for being a great place to work and build a career. We provide audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It’s also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it’s no wonder we’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit consulting services, including leading client interviews and discussions, performing tax technical research, and developing business and industry expertise
• Understand common software development methodologies, object orientated programming concepts and database management system design patterns
• Conduct SME interviews including review of documentation to translate technical software development activities into tax definitions for qualified research and development
• Analyze technical documents to ascertain and document tax treatment of items
• Construct technical narratives to accurately and efficiently convey technical concepts using standard industry terminology
• Work with cross functional team of KPMG engineers to facilitate sharing of best practices

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of Co-op, internship or full time industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering, MIS, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, or similar, in addition to working knowledge of SQL, database concepts, common software design patterns, data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of common computer infrastructure concepts, web-based or n-tiered architectures, performance tuning of databases and middleware
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel and work at client locations

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.