Tax Associate, Global Executive & Private Client Group

About the Role

KPMG is seeking a Tax Associate for our Global Executive & Private Client Group practice in Tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients in analyzing tax implications of working internationally and filing income tax returns in multiple jurisdictions, including preparing Federal and State(s) individual income tax returns, analyzing and utilizing foreign tax credits between countries and tax treaties, and identifying opportunities for global tax planning to minimize overall tax costs.
• Assist corporations with setting up operations in new countries, ensuring compliance with applicable tax rules, and satisfying tax and social tax requirements for corporations and individual executives.
• Help clients determine compensation packages for executives on international assignments, assist with setting up and supporting their global payroll process, and ensure compliance with applicable country laws in various locations.
• Provide global coordination and support to KPMG's corporate clients with all aspects of running a global mobility program, including implementing processes and technologies for efficient global workforce management.
• Assist Senior Associates and Managers with engagement administration and scoping efforts.
• 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

• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Alteryx
• Power BI
• MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have obtained by the start date: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree with a concentration in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Human Resources, Finance, or an equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese with the ability to use both language skills in a business environment is a plus.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics is preferred.
• Ability to analyze basic tax and accounting information.
• 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, and ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI, and MS Office Applications.
• 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.
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred.