Tax Associate Global Rewards Services SummerFall 2027

KPMG LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP invites applications for a Tax Associate in the Global Mobility Services practice. You will join a cross‑functional team delivering international tax, compensation and HR services.

The role emphasizes collaboration, training, and exposure to cutting‑edge technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI. You will support due diligence and client engagements while developing your professional career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in one of the listed fields (within past 12 months).
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework in IS, software engineering, CS or data & analytics is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership and time management abilities.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Leverage diverse skill sets to provide global tax, compensation, benefits and HR services for international companies.
• Compile and calculate compensation and deductions, review provisions and assess tax rules.
• Coordinate with KPMG offices worldwide to manage mobility tax for multinational clients.
• Engage in external market activities and contribute to white papers/reports on global rewards topics.
• Develop capabilities with AI, Alteryx, Power BI and Microsoft Office tools for client delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics/Math/CS

Tools

AI

Alteryx

Power BI

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Career Level Requirement

Early Career

If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals.

Start Season & Year: Summer/Fall 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 2026

Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2027

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 with global tax, compensation, benefits and HR-related services by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Serve as a direct contact while you compile and calculate compensation and benefit deductions and costs, review compensation provisions and assess applicable tax rules, support Mergers & Acquisitions due diligence work with regard to employee compensation as well as employer benefits and participate in drafting white papers/reports on relevant topics in the global rewards space
• 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
• Participate in and contribute to external market and business activities
• 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 or Master's Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, 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
• 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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