Tax Intern, Business Tax Services - Commercial Japanese Practice | New York Summer 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in advising clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including compliance, planning, and research
• Help prepare corporate tax returns for Japanese-owned companies doing business in the United States
• Assist with accounting for income taxes (ASC 740 and IAS 12) reported on financial statements
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a wide range of tax services to Japanese-based companies
• 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 enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial, or systems), or an equivalent program
• Preferred: Degrees and/or areas of study in Accounting and Taxation
• Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position (completion of academic credits required prior to starting as a Tax Associate)
• 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
• Bilingual in English and Japanese with the ability to use both Japanese and English language skills in a business environment
• Strong 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 artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, MS Office Applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and 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 for this position and be able to travel to reasonably 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
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and 401(k) plans
• 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