Associate

Job description

Business Title:

Associate

Requisition Number:

39335 - 73

Function:

Tax Services

Area of Interest:

Business Tax Services

State:

PA

City:

Philadelphia

Description:

At KPMG, we are reimagining tax with you in mind. Become an integral part of a dynamic team within a collaborative, future forward environment at one of the world's top tax firms. Be surrounded by deep tax knowledge and equipped with the latest in cutting-edge tax technologies. And join an extensive network of functional, industry, legislative and technical specialists with access to our Ignition Centers, where technology innovation accelerates. We welcome people with a passion for tax, a spirit for new thinking, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service today, and tomorrow.

KPMG is currently seeking a Trade & Customs Associate - FTZ to join ourInternational Tax practice.

Responsibilities:

·  Conduct research and provide advice to clients, in a variety of industries, on Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), import and export compliance matters
·  Analyze import/export data in support of global trade projects such as: customs duty savings assessments, including for FTZ opportunities; trade compliance reviews; and global trade management (GTM) system implementations
·  Be a valued member of the FTZ service delivery team and the GTM system implementation team
·  Support FTZ clients with validating data, implementing, testing, and using GTM solutions
·  Provide clients with guidance on requirements of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and participating government agencies (PGA) for import, entry and export transactions in an FTZ environment
·  Assist in the delivery of multiple client engagements on time and within budget; maintain active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and satisfaction

Qualifications:

·  A minimum of one year of import/export experience, with strong working knowledge of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) processes, compliance activities, and operations, including participating government agency (PGA) reporting, as well as other import/export matters, such as the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, free trade agreements, entry processes, valuation and informed compliance methods
·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or a Certified Public Accountant, Juris Doctor or a Master's degree in international trade
·  Previous experience using FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping Systems and / or FTZ processing is preferred
·  Experience using and/or implementing Global Trade Management (GTM) systems, including experience with system testing and training
·  Strong technical skills with the ability to conduct in-depth reviews of import/export data using data and analytics (using Microsoft applications such as Excel and Access)
·  Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Theattached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

GL:

6

GF:

15300