Embark Scholar Intern
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Job Description
About KPMG:
KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations across various key industries. Known for its excellent work environment and career development opportunities, KPMG is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by publications such as Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, and Fair360. Its growth is attributed to delivering strong results for clients and fostering a culture that promotes individual growth, inclusivity, innovation, and community support.
Job Description: Embark Scholar Intern
KPMG is seeking an Embark Scholar Intern for its Embark Scholars program. This internship offers a rotational experience across the firm’s audit, tax, and advisory service lines. The program aims to provide interns with a comprehensive understanding of professional services and KPMG’s client service approach.
Responsibilities:
• Rotate through audit, tax, and advisory departments to gain practical experience.
• Participate in diverse assignments across practices, contributing to engagement teams.
• Support the use of audit methodology, Data & Analytics (D&A), and tax and advisory tasks, including data extraction and analysis.
• Assist in creating work papers, preparing client reports and deliverables, and organizing business development activities.
• Help define engagement scope, review client materials, provide insights, and suggest analytical approaches.
• Utilize various technologies and analytics tools.
• Contribute to the accuracy and transparency of financial information.
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accountancy, Taxation, or a related field.
• Intention to pursue a CPA license (preferred for accounting majors).
• Completion of at least one semester of coursework at the time of application.
• At least three additional semesters remaining upon internship completion before graduation and/or CPA eligibility.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 or above.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. Experience in diversity-related activities (high school, university, community involvement) is valued.
• Prior participation in KPMG leadership programs (Rise, Talent+, etc.) or similar programs (preferred).
• Excellent communication, time management, task management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, adapt to changing situations, and find creative solutions.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the office and have reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to client sites, potentially requiring overnight stays (varies by office).
• Must be 18 years or older by June 1, 2025.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.
