Tax Intern

Job Description

About KPMG:

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. They are one of the world’s leading tax firms, known for their dynamic teams, collaborative culture, and commitment to innovation. They boast an extensive network of specialists and access to “Ignition Centers” where cutting-edge technologies are integrated with deep industry knowledge to create innovative tax solutions. KPMG is dedicated to investing in their culture, their people, and the future of their firm.

Job Description – Tax Intern (Global Mobility Services):

KPMG is seeking a Tax Intern to join their Global Mobility Services practice. The intern will play a vital role in supporting tax compliance and advisory services for multinational companies and their mobile employees. The responsibilities include:

• Providing support to KPMG’s Global Mobility Services tax professionals: This includes assisting with tax compliance and advisory services for multinational companies and their mobile employees working across borders internationally (assigned to work outside their home countries) or domestically (state-to-state business travelers).
• Collaborating with KPMG’s Global Mobility Services tax professionals: The intern will work alongside tax professionals to support tax and human resource professionals within multinational companies, helping them manage the tax implications of their global workforce.
• Preparing client correspondence and calculations: This includes work on various international assignment matters, such as policy issues, cost projections, tax settlements, and tax reconciliations.
• Analyzing and tracking expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits, global mobility, and other assignment-related issues.
• Preparing reports, analyzing data, and tracking global mobility tax compliance status and other assignment-related projects.
• Building capabilities in key technologies: The intern will be exposed to technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI, which enable tax professionals in client service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Upon completion of the internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or concentration in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Knowledge of expatriate services, global mobility, and tax is beneficial.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork skills; resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation.
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in the field of global mobility services, work with a leading tax firm, and develop skills in cutting-edge technologies.