Tax Associate, Global Mobility Services | Houston Winter 2028

At KPMG, you can 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 access 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 multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Tax Associate to join our Global Mobility Services practice. In this role, you will leverage a diverse array of skill sets to provide international companies and their mobile workforce with individual income tax compliance, payroll, process, policy, and advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a direct contact for client tax and human resources professionals as well as their mobile employees; analyze data received and directly participate in the payroll and individual income tax return preparation processes for mobile employees; directly support and advise mobile employees regarding the tax implications of their cross-border travel.
• Work with KPMG offices across the globe providing guidance and worldwide coordination for mobility tax support; collaborate with tax and human resource professionals within multinational companies to manage the tax implications of their global workforce.
• Prepare client correspondence and calculations on various international assignment matters, including policy issues, cost projections, tax settlements, and tax reconciliations, in addition to assisting with tax authority inquiries/audits.
• Prepare, analyze, and track expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits, global mobility policy, and other assignment-related issues.
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery, such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing or have obtained within the past 12 months a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or concentration in Tax, Accounting, International Business, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics preferred.
• Knowledge of expatriate services, global mobility, and tax is a plus.
• Foreign language skills preferred.
• Strong technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, and ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, Power BI, MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and 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 and be able to travel to commutable work locations using 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 (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and 401(k) plans.
• A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday.
• Paid holidays as published in the annual holiday calendar.

Pay

KPMG complies with all local and state regulations regarding salary transparency. The salary range for this role is determined based on factors such as applicant skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. For specific salary ranges by city outside of California, visit KPMG’s Pay Transparency page.