Tax Associate – AI-Driven Tax Services

KPMG LLP; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Tax Associate for our Business Tax Services practice. This early-career role offers exposure to tax planning, compliance and consulting for diverse clients.

The position emphasizes collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, formal training, and opportunities to develop expertise in AI, Alteryx and Power BI while pursuing CPA licensure and meeting state education requirements. You will gain hands-on experience and a clear path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in business, accounting, finance, taxation, or related fields.
• Must be pursuing CPA licensure or have completed CPA prerequisites.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework in information systems or data analytics preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with tax planning, compliance and consulting.
• Supervise work of interns and shared services teams.
• Prepare and review tax provisions with audit teams.
• Research tax issues and draft memoranda for projects.
• Respond to IRS inquiries and support tax controversy.
• Develop capabilities in AI, Alteryx, Power BI for client service.
• Build relationships within multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay updated on tax developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business, accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data analytics, or engineering

CPA licensure prerequisites

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

AI familiarity

Job description

KPMG LLP in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Tax Associate for our Business Tax Services practice. This early-career role offers exposure to tax planning, compliance and consulting for diverse clients.

The position emphasizes collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, formal training, and opportunities to develop expertise in AI, Alteryx and Power BI while pursuing CPA licensure and meeting state education requirements. You will gain hands-on experience and a clear path for career growth.