Trade & Customs Associate - FTZ

KPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, offering a collaborative culture that empowers success. The Trade & Customs Associate - FTZ will provide advice on Foreign Trade Zone compliance and support clients with trade management solutions while ensuring timely delivery of client engagements. 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 Skills 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 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 Applicants 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 US works visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E_3 H-1B1, F-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa) Previous experience using FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping Systems and / or FTZ processing Experience using and/or implementing Global Trade Management (GTM) systems, including experience with system testing and training Benefits Medical and dental plans Vision coverage Disability and life insurance 401(k) plans Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health Personal Time Off per fiscal year Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off Company Overview KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is