Tax Associate, Legal Operations Transformation Services | Chicago Fall 2024_

Chicago

**Business Title:** Tax Associate, Legal Operations Transformation Services | Chicago Fall 2024

**Requisition Number:** 114503 - 32

**Function:** Tax Services

**Area of Interest:**

**State:** IL

**City:** Chicago

**Description:**

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs 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 has an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a for our Business Tax Services practice.

Responsibilities:

+ Help execute on law department and law firm strategy, process and technology optimization projects

+ Support progress against project milestones to help ensure timely completion of project deliverables

+ Develop recommendations on how to integrate technology and process improvement and change management activities

+ Create and analyze metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports/recommendations related to management, organizational structure and policies/procedures

+ Design, develop, manage and document processes and project plans in a complex and dynamic environment, adjusting as needed to meet changing client requirements

+ Support the selection, implementation and optimization of legal technologies including Generative AI, Workflow Automation, Enterprise Legal Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, eBilling, Matter Management and more

+ 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 Business, Accounting, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Pre-Law Studies, Public Policy/Government, Statistics, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university

+ Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above

+ Coursework or minor in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or Data and Analytics is preferred

+ Understanding of business transformation, functional processes, financial management, technology, resourcing, performance management and change management relating to corporate legal departments, law firms and other legal-sector related businesses strongly preferred

+ Experience preparing and conducting business analysis and studies, needs assessments, requirement analysis/definition and cost benefit analysis

+ Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, business writing skills and ability to navigate Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Access, Power BI), Alteryx, Tableau, artificial intelligence (AI) and similar data analysis and visualization tools

+ Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and take ownership of assigned tasks

+ 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 complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (pmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: om/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAEVSN\_6\_24KPMG 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( pmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

**GL:** 6

**GF:** 15300