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 “Ignition Centers,” where industry expertise combines with cutting-edge technologies (AI, Alteryx, Power BI) to develop innovative tax solutions. KPMG emphasizes its investment in its culture, viewing it as crucial to its people, future, and overall standing.
Job Description: Tax Intern – Commercial Japanese Practice
KPMG is seeking a Tax Intern for its Commercial Japanese practice within Business Tax Services. This role involves assisting in a wide range of corporate tax services for Japanese-owned companies operating in the United States.
Responsibilities:
• Client Advisory: Assisting in advising clients on all aspects of corporate tax services, including compliance, planning, and research.
• Tax Return Preparation: Helping prepare corporate tax returns for Japanese-owned companies operating in the US.
• Financial Statement Accounting: Assisting with accounting for income taxes (ASC 740 and IAS 12) reported on financial statements.
• Teamwork: Working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive tax services to Japanese-based clients.
• Technology Proficiency: Developing skills in key technologies used in tax service delivery, such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.
Qualifications:
• Education: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data analytics, engineering (financial, industrial, or systems), or a related field.
• Preferred Education: Accounting and Taxation degrees are preferred. Candidates should be pursuing the educational requirements for CPA licensure in the office’s state of location (completing required academic credits before becoming a Tax Associate).
• GPA: Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Languages: Bilingual in English and Japanese, with the ability to utilize both languages in a business setting.
• Technical Skills: Coursework or a minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data analytics is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) is essential.
• Soft Skills: Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude; critical thinking skills; excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; flexibility; adaptability; resourcefulness; and teamwork abilities.
• Location & Travel: Must reside within commuting distance of the office and be able to use personal transportation. Travel to client sites may be required, sometimes with short notice.
• Legal Requirements: Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship is preferred.
