Tax Associate, International Indirect Tax

About the Role

KPMG US is seeking a Tax Associate, International Indirect Tax to join their State and Local Tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist US Headquartered companies with analyzing the International Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) implications of their global business models across industries such as e-Commerce, Digital Services, Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and Retail.
• Advise clients on complex supply chain considerations, global expansions, Mergers and Acquisitions, global structuring, and tax controversy issues.
• Advise on tax governance models.
• Assist clients in optimizing existing structures and processes through the implementation of technology such as automation, digitization, and Gen AI, augmentation of procedures, and use of outsourcing/co-sourcing models.
• Monitor global legislative developments and assist clients in understanding the business and compliance impact of new or augmented International tax regimes.
• Coordinate and deliver International Indirect Tax compliance services.
• Advise on Real Time reporting, Invoicing obligations, statistical reporting requirements, global tax trends, and OECD developments.
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed a JD and/or LLM in Taxation, 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 tax research skills.
• 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.
• Feedback oriented.
• Resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position.
• Must 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 domestically and internationally 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.