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 designed to empower employee success. They offer an extensive network of specialists and access to Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge combines with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. The firm emphasizes its commitment to investing in its culture, viewing it as crucial to its people, future, and overall values. KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Intern to join their Global Mobility Services practice.
Job Description: Tax Intern – Global Mobility Services
This internship offers the opportunity to become an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team providing international companies with comprehensive global tax, compensation, benefits, and HR-related services. Specific responsibilities include:
• Global Tax & Compensation Support: Serving as a direct contact for compiling and calculating compensation and benefit deductions and costs; reviewing compensation provisions; assessing applicable tax rules.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Due Diligence: Supporting M&A due diligence work related to employee compensation and employer benefits.
• Research & Reporting: Participating in drafting white papers and reports on relevant topics within the global rewards space.
• Global Coordination: Working with KPMG offices worldwide to provide guidance and coordination for mobility tax support; collaborating with tax and HR professionals in multinational companies to manage the tax implications of their global workforce.
• Market Engagement: Participating in and contributing to external market and business activities.
• Technology Development: Building capabilities in key technologies used for client service delivery, including artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and others.
Qualifications:
• Education: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Systems, or a related field. Upon internship completion, candidates must have remaining academic credits before degree attainment and/or CPA eligibility.
• GPA: Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Access, VB, Power BI, Alteryx, and/or SQL is preferred but not required. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Project, Visio) is essential.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills are necessary. The ideal candidate is a flexible and adaptable team player, resourceful in delivering high-quality work. A strong service mindset and critical thinking skills are also important.
• Location & Travel: Must reside within a commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice. Use of personal transportation is required.
• Legal Requirements: Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship is preferred.
