Tax Associate, Accounting Methods and Credits

About the Role

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate for its Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice within Business Tax Services in Houston. This is a Summer/Fall 2027 position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tax-related tasks involving tax compliance for a variety of clients including partnerships, corporations, and S-corporations.
• Participate in research and drafting of technical memorandum, consulting engagements, tax compliance and provision assistance, controversy support, risk management, and interaction with additional service lines (e.g., State and Local Tax, International Tax) for multinational and domestic companies across diverse industries.
• Utilize technologies and tools in client service delivery and participate in technology development initiatives, including bot development and use of Alteryx and other data enablement tools.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships.
• Manage offshore team members, 3rd party contractors, and/or shared services team members on internal and external projects.
• Stay updated on current tax practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed a Bachelors and/or Masters degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems), or an equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred degrees/areas of study: Accounting and Taxation.
• Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business for this position, with completion of required academic credits prior to the start date.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights.
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position.
• Able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of 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.