KPMG US
Tax Associate, SALT Property Tax | Chicago Summer/Fall 2026
KPMG US, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Tax Associate, SALT Property Tax | Chicago Summer/Fall 2026
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Tax Associate, SALT Property Tax | Chicago Summer/Fall 2026
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KPMG US
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future‑forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's 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 Tax Associate to join our State & Local Tax practice.
Responsibilities
Assist multi‑state companies with property tax issues including compliance, consulting, planning and controversies
Assist clients with business tax planning transactions and mergers and acquisitions including identifying and developing property tax issues and savings opportunities that arise from legal entity changes/transactions and in designing specific plans to help a business address its property tax matters
Research and draft property tax technical memoranda
Supervising the work of shared services team members and interns; work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
Analyze, prepare and review tax workpapers, returns and extensions
Assist in reviewing notices of value and preparing recommendations for appeals
Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more
Qualifications
Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelors and/or Masters in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, real estate, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems), or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
Preferred: Degrees and/or areas of study: Accounting or Finance and Taxation
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Strong tax research skills
Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI
Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
Ability to travel and/or work on‑site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Tax Associate, SALT Property Tax | Chicago Summer/Fall 2026
role at
KPMG US
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future‑forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's 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 Tax Associate to join our State & Local Tax practice.
Responsibilities
Assist multi‑state companies with property tax issues including compliance, consulting, planning and controversies
Assist clients with business tax planning transactions and mergers and acquisitions including identifying and developing property tax issues and savings opportunities that arise from legal entity changes/transactions and in designing specific plans to help a business address its property tax matters
Research and draft property tax technical memoranda
Supervising the work of shared services team members and interns; work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
Analyze, prepare and review tax workpapers, returns and extensions
Assist in reviewing notices of value and preparing recommendations for appeals
Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more
Qualifications
Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelors and/or Masters in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, real estate, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems), or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
Preferred: Degrees and/or areas of study: Accounting or Finance and Taxation
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Strong tax research skills
Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI
Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
Ability to travel and/or work on‑site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
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