Global Trade & Customs Associate — AI-Driven Tax Solutions

KPMG LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is inviting applications for an Associate in our Trade and Customs practice in the United States. You will advise clients on import/export matters, examine trade issues, and research international trade policies.

You will support multiple engagements, deliver trade savings opportunities, and help implement global trade automation solutions. The role emphasizes building skills in AI, Alteryx, and Power BI, with collaboration across teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelors and/or Masters in Business (Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or other business-related major), International Affairs (International Studies, Political Science), International Trade, Data or related degree, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred
• Coursework in Principles of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Trade Policy and Global Finance, Contemporary Issues in Global Trade, Dispute Settlement in International Trade, U.S. Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, Economic Development & Global Supply Chains, International Economics & Applied Analysis is preferred
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills. Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI, MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook and apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills, feedback oriented, and resourceful in delivering high quality work
• 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 domestically and internationally and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on import and export matters in a variety of industries
• Examine U.S. and international import and export trade matters
• Research, write and review international trade advice
• Formulate ideas and deliver possible trade savings opportunities
• Assist in the delivery of multiple client engagements on time and within budget; maintain active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and to help enhance client satisfaction
• Support clients with the implementation of global trade automated solutions
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

Skills

Import/export advisory

U.S. and international trade

Research and write trade analysis

AI, Alteryx, Power BI

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, International Affairs, International Trade, Data

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

KPMG LLP is inviting applications for an Associate in our Trade and Customs practice in the United States. You will advise clients on import/export matters, examine trade issues, and research international trade policies.

You will support multiple engagements, deliver trade savings opportunities, and help implement global trade automation solutions. The role emphasizes building skills in AI, Alteryx, and Power BI, with collaboration across teams and clients.