Trade & Customs, Senior Associate

KPMG LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients. KPMG's commitment to its clients is demonstrated in our client service delivery approach with cross-functional teams that extend across industry segments. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join us in our Orange County office. KPMG's Trade and Customs group is a national tax practice that develops and helps implement customs and international trade services for clients in a variety of industries, including the pharmaceutical, textile, automotive, electronics, food/retail distribution and global manufacturing industries. In delivering these trade and customs services, KPMG's professionals endeavor to add value to clients' businesses by focusing on global duty savings and customs compliance initiatives to facilitate bottom-line cash savings, reduce potential exposure from global customs compliance violations, and improve operational efficiencies. Our Trade and Customs practice is a multidisciplinary team whose members consist of accountants, attorneys, customs brokers, customs auditors and other tax professionals. Together, the individuals in our group focus on developing comprehensive services that can exceed our clients' expectations. Responsibilities: * Provide advice to clients on trade and customs services and offerings * Manage, direct, monitor, and deliver multiple client engagements; help identify additional areas of service to clients * Maintain active communication with clients * Research domestic and international customs and international trade matters * Research, write, and review international trade advice * Formulate and deliver possible trade savings services * Aid in the development and training of team members Qualifications: * Two years of experience in customs and international trade, with an understanding of customs valuation, classification, compliance/audit and trade programs * Industry experience including Customs and Border Protection (U.S. Customs) or a legal background with knowledge in the following areas: NAFTA, classification, value, marking, customs audits, compliance and opportunity reviews, first sale, disclosures, etc. * Strong writing skills, responsive, and detail-oriented * Experience in drafting formal customs correspondence * Good analytical skills and able to help anticipate problems and diffuse situations * Strong team member and able to shift roles as required by the group dynamic * Database/Microsoft Access skills KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 19104 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. © 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Trade & Customs, Senior Associate Company: KPMG Location: Costa Mesa Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 19104