Tax Associate, Washington National Tax

About the Role

At KPMG, 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 KPMG's 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.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate to join our Washington National Tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice in the delivery of global tax and advisory services to clients with international workforces.
• Research and analyze international and personal income taxation issues.
• Draft tax memoranda and client correspondence; technical articles for internal and external publications.
• Monitor tax legislation and regulatory developments.
• Participate in local office client service initiatives, including seminars and client meetings.
• Assist with the development and delivery of national and local office training.
• Assist in the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to improve service delivery and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of tax research and analysis.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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, and 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.

Qualifications

• 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 is preferred.
• Knowledge of personal income taxation and international tax issues affecting individual taxpayers as well as compensation & benefits and employment tax is preferred.
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.