Japanese Corporate Tax Associate

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Tax Associate for its Commercial Japanese practice within Business Tax Services in the United States. This role targets early-career professionals joining a top tax firm with extensive resources and client exposure.

The position focuses on advising Japanese-owned companies on corporate tax, compliance, planning, and research, while leveraging technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI to deliver insights. Willingness to travel and CPA progression are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree (within 12 months) in accounting, finance, taxation, math, economics, IT, data analytics, or engineering.
• Preferred CPA track with state requirements in the business location.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Strong English and Japanese language ability for client service.
• Proactive learner comfortable with AI and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in advising clients on corporate tax services, including compliance, planning and research.
• Prepare corporate tax returns for Japanese-owned companies operating in the U.S.
• Assist with accounting for income taxes (ASC 740, IAS 12) in financial statements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide tax services to Japanese clients.
• Develop skills in AI, Alteryx, Power BI and other technologies for client delivery.

Skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

AI/Data analytics awareness

Strong communication skills

Problem solving and agility

Education

Accounting/Taxation or related degree

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook)

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking a Tax Associate for its Commercial Japanese practice within Business Tax Services in the United States. This role targets early-career professionals joining a top tax firm with extensive resources and client exposure.

The position focuses on advising Japanese-owned companies on corporate tax, compliance, planning, and research, while leveraging technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI to deliver insights. Willingness to travel and CPA progression are valued.