Tax Intern

August 14, 2024

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About KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. They are one of the “Big Four” accounting firms and are known for their collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers employee success. KPMG invests heavily in their people, technology, and culture to create innovative tax solutions.

Description: Tax Intern (Global Executive & Private Client Group)

KPMG is seeking a Tax Intern for their Global Executive & Private Client Group practice in Tax. This internship offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team helping high-profile clients navigate complex business opportunities and challenges.

Responsibilities:

International Tax: Support clients in analyzing tax implications of working internationally and filing income tax returns in multiple jurisdictions. This includes:
• Preparing Federal and State individual income tax returns
• Analyzing and utilizing foreign tax credits between countries and tax treaties
• Identifying global tax planning opportunities to minimize overall tax costs
Global Business Expansion: Assist corporations with setting up operations in new countries, ensuring compliance with applicable tax and social tax requirements.
Executive Compensation & Global Payroll: Help clients determine appropriate compensation packages for executives working on international assignments. Assist with setting up and supporting global payroll processes, ensuring compliance with applicable country laws.
Global Mobility Program Support: Provide global coordination and support to KPMG’s corporate clients with all aspects of running a global mobility program. This includes implementing processes and technologies for efficient global workforce management.
Engagement Administration and Scoping: Assist Associates and Senior Associates with engagement administration and scoping efforts.
Technology Development: Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery, including artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.

Currently pursuings:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with a concentration in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Human Resources, or Finance, or an equivalent program.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Upon completion of the internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese with the ability to use both languages in a business environment is a plus.
• Ability to analyze basic tax and accounting information.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and ability to navigate MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Flexible and adaptable team player, resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office 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 is preferred.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in international tax, global business expansion, and technology-driven solutions within a leading professional services firm.