At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & 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 believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it has an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.
KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Intern for our Business Tax Services practice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review fiduciary tax returns, including Forms 1041, 5227, 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1099.
- Analyze trust accounting data, trust documents, Schedules K-1, Forms 1099, and other relevant information to determine appropriate tax treatment of income and deductions.
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and address tax-related questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with senior tax professionals to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations.
- Respond to tax notices from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state taxing authorities.
- Help identify process improvement and automation opportunities and work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy solutions across the practice.
- 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 enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelor's and/or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Trust Administration, or equivalent program.
- Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position preferred.
- Basic knowledge of trust, estate, individual, or exempt organization taxation and/or tax information reporting preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in tax software (CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE Trust Tax) preferred.
- Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude with excellent written/verbal communication and critical thinking skills; ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.
- 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.
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