Tax Intern
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Job Description
About KPMG:
KPMG is one of the world’s top tax firms, boasting a dynamic team and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that prioritizes employee success. They offer access to an extensive network of specialists and innovative “Ignition Centers” where deep industry knowledge combines with cutting-edge technologies (like AI, Alteryx, and Power BI) to develop innovative tax solutions. KPMG emphasizes its commitment to its culture, viewing it as an investment in its people, future, and values. They work with high-profile clients, helping them navigate complex business opportunities and challenges. Career development is supported through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.
Job Description: Tax Intern (Commercial Japanese Practice)
KPMG is seeking a Tax Intern for its Commercial Japanese practice within Business Tax Services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of corporate tax services for Japanese-owned companies operating in the United States.
Responsibilities:
• Assisting clients with a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including compliance, planning, and research.
• Preparing corporate tax returns for Japanese-owned companies operating within the US.
• Assisting with accounting for income taxes (ASC 740 and IAS 12) as reported on financial statements.
• Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive tax services to Japanese-based companies.
• Developing proficiency in key technologies used in client service delivery, such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI.
Qualifications:
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, or engineering (financial, industrial, or systems), or an equivalent program.
• Preferred: Degrees/areas of study in Accounting and Taxation.
• Progressing towards CPA licensure requirements in the state where the office is located (completion of necessary academic credits before starting as a Tax Associate).
• Upon internship completion, candidates must have remaining academic credits to finish their degree and/or meet CPA eligibility requirements.
• Preferred: GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese, with the ability to utilize both languages effectively in a business environment.
• Preferred: Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service, strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; ability to work effectively as a flexible and adaptable team player; resourcefulness in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to learn and utilize technologies such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance to the office and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice.
• Preferred: Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship.
