Tax Associate, Global Mobility Services | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2027

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plans

PTO

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Tax Associate in Global Mobility Services to support international companies and their mobile workforce with income tax compliance, payroll, policy and advisory work. You will serve as the primary contact for client tax and HR teams and assist with expatriate payroll and tax returns.

Utilize technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI to enhance service delivery, collaborate with KPMG offices worldwide, and travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• GPA 3.0 or above preferred.
• Coursework in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Economics, HR, Finance or Business Admin preferred.
• Coursework in information systems, software engineering, CS or data analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide international income tax compliance, payroll, process, policy and advisory services to multinational clients.
• Serve as primary contact for client tax and HR professionals and their mobile employees; assist with payroll and tax return preparation.
• Coordinate with KPMG offices globally to manage mobility tax support for expatriates.
• Prepare client correspondence and calculations on assignment matters including cost projections, tax settlements and audits.
• Track expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits and mobility policy issues.
• Leverage AI, Alteryx and Power BI to enhance client service delivery.

Skills

Global mobility tax

Data analysis

Client communication

Cross-border payroll

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the top tax firms in the world. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists and enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we put our culture and values front and center.

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our Global Mobility Services practice.

Responsibilities

• Leverage a diverse array of skill sets to provide international companies and their mobile workforce with individual income tax compliance, payroll, process, policy and advisory services
• Serve as a direct contact for client tax and human resources professionals as well as their mobile employees; analyze data received and directly participate in the payroll and individual income tax return preparation processes for mobile employees; directly support and advise mobile employees regarding the tax implications of their cross-border travel
• Work with KPMG offices across the globe providing guidance and worldwide coordination for mobility tax support; work collaboratively with tax and human resource professionals within multinational companies to manage the tax implications of their global workforce
• Prepare client correspondence and calculations on various international assignment matters, including policy issues, cost projections, tax settlements and tax reconciliations, in addition to assisting with tax authority inquiries/audits
• Prepare, analyze and track expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits, global mobility policy and other assignment-related issues
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

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 from an accredited college or university
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Coursework or concentration in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred
• Knowledge of expatriate services, global mobility and tax
• Foreign language skills 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, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
• Ability to travel 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 (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.

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