Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern, Global Executive & Private Client Group | Atlanta Winter 2028 | KPMG US

The Tone:
This is an internship at KPMG, located in Atlanta, GA. KPMG is one of the top tax firms globally, known for its extensive network of specialists and Ignition Centers where industry knowledge meets cutting-edge technologies. This role is crucial for helping high-profile clients understand and navigate complex international tax opportunities and challenges, contributing to innovative tax solutions. Interns are empowered to become an integral part of a collaborative and future-forward culture, developing their careers through multifaceted engagements, training, and mentoring.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Atlanta, GA
• Team: Global Executive & Private Client Group practice in Tax, supporting Associates and Senior Associates.
• Mission: To assist clients with the complexities of international tax implications, compliance, and global mobility program management for executives and corporations.
• Tech Stack: artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support clients in analyzing tax implications of international work, including preparing income tax returns in multiple jurisdictions, utilizing foreign tax credits, and identifying global tax planning opportunities.
• Assist corporations with establishing operations in new countries, ensuring compliance with applicable tax and social tax requirements for both the corporations and their executives.
• Help clients determine executive compensation packages for international assignments and support the global payroll process, ensuring adherence to country-specific laws.
• Provide global coordination and support to KPMG’s corporate clients across all aspects of managing their global workforce and mobility programs, including process and technology implementation.
• Build capabilities in key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI to enhance client service delivery.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with a concentration in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Human Resources, Finance, or an equivalent program.
• Experience: Ability to analyze basic tax and accounting information; demonstrated ability to learn and navigate technologies and apply emerging technologies.
• Skills: Strong technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills; demonstrated quality service mindset, excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; feedback oriented and resourceful; ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises.
• Bonus: Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above; additional academic credits to complete post-internship for degree/CPA eligibility; Bilingual in English and Japanese for business environments; coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics; authorization to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.