Specialist, Global Mobility Services Tax

Overview

At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause : turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Our worldwide network of Global Mobility Services professionals provide tax and payroll compliance and consulting services to executives and employers of people who work, live and invest outside their home country.

We design sophisticated tax planning and compensation strategies to help companies with international workforces and their executives manage their tax liabilities and other expenses of operating in the global business environment.

As a Specialist, working with the Managers and Partners, you will liaise with clients, various member KPMG offices around the world and local team members to manage workflows and provide Canadian and US personal and payroll tax services for our multinational clients.

You will be responsible for a variety of technical, project management, administrative, and support functions with regards to the management of our clients' expatriate tax programs.

The ideal candidate enjoys continuous learning and working in a team to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Become part of a tax engagement team in meeting the tax compliance needs of clients.
• Prepare working paper files for income tax returns for personal tax clients.
• Review Canadian and US personal tax returns.
• Run taxpayer arrival and departure tax consultations.
• Manage client information gathering to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules.
• Follow-up with tax authorities on notices.
• Provide support to team members in related tasks.
• Tax and Payroll Research

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job.

Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Canadian and / or US tax compliance for individuals.
• Completion of a post-secondary undergraduate degree.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth.
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Emphasis on quality and adds value to their client offerings and services.
• Strong analytical, project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills - Excel experience is required.
• Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with staff and clients.
• Able to instill enthusiasm in others to achieve desired results.
• Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions.
• Canadian or US accounting designation or professional licensing a definite asset but it is not required

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The expected base salary range for this position is $66,000 to $99,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications.

In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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Our Values, The KPMG Way

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential.

A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

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Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us.

We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best.

Adjustments (an informal request), extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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