Tax Seasonal 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 access to a vast network of specialists and innovative “Ignition Centers” where deep industry knowledge combines with cutting-edge technologies (like AI, Alteryx, and Power BI) to create innovative tax solutions. The firm prioritizes its culture, viewing investment in its people as crucial to its future and values. They work with high-profile clients, assisting them with complex business opportunities and challenges. Career development is supported through varied engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.
Job Description: Tax Seasonal Intern – Business Tax Services
KPMG is seeking a Tax Seasonal Intern for its Business Tax Services practice. This role involves performing a range of tax-related tasks and working collaboratively within a team.
Responsibilities:
• Perform tax compliance tasks for diverse clients (partnerships, corporations, S-corporations).
• Participate in data analytics assignments using KPMG’s technology.
• Create tax return work papers and tax returns for corporate clients.
• Coordinate with offshore resources.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Stay current on the latest tax practices.
• Develop skills in key technologies used in client service delivery (AI, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.).
Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial, or systems), or a similar field.
• Preferred: Degrees/areas of study in Accounting and Taxation.
• Preferred: Pursuing CPA licensure requirements in the office’s state (completion of necessary academic credits before starting as a Tax Associate).
• Preferred: GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Preferred: Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data analytics.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service, strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; ability to work effectively as a flexible and adaptable team player; resourcefulness in delivering high-quality work.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the office and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, sometimes with short notice.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without needing employment-based visa sponsorship. (No visa sponsorship is available).
