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 Independence Organization.

Responsibilities:

• Learn auditor independence regulations (SEC, PCAOB, AICPA) in order to research and evaluate services provided to clients to identify potential conflicts with providing those services to audit clients and their affiliates
• Identify a company or organization’s affiliates / related entities and properly construct that company/organization’s corporate structure, such as parent, subsidiary
• Perform research, analyze data, make determinations, and document results/findings to support conclusions; learn and utilize proprietary and non-proprietary Information
• Collaborate with stakeholders from myriad KPMG groups, such as other KPMG member firms, client engagement teams, and IT
• Identify and assist with implementation of process enhancements and improvements
• Participate in special projects and processes on ad hoc and on-going bases

Qualifications:

• Three years’ experience working independently and with team members while handling competing priorities
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience and ability supervising team members and overseeing projects; effective and clear communication with senior and junior personnel
• Experience in audit, tax, advisory, or consulting client service delivery role, compliance-related role, or similar professional experience
• Research, critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to evaluate and synthesize large amounts of information to make a decision
• Organizational skills with attention to details; adept with technology; proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel

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.