Practice: State and Local Tax (SALT)
Title: Intern
Locations: Throughout the U.S.
KPMG
LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.kpmg.com/us), is the U.S. member firm of
KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG International’s member firms have
145,000 professionals, including more than 8,000 partners, in 152 countries.
Become part of a team of more than 22,000 tax professionals in KPMG’s
global network, who work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a way
that we believe is different from other organizations. Drawing on the
experience of our people and multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to help
our firms’ clients to think beyond the present, see beyond borders and achieve
long-lasting success.
At KPMG Tax you can look forward to a broad and exciting career, anchored
by the concept and value of what we term ‘the modern tax professional’. You’ll
be immersed in a global culture of learning, supported by some of the best
training in the industry, giving you the skills and technical knowledge to
succeed in this new world of tax. You’ll enjoy collaboration with a team of
committed and dynamic colleagues, and be mentored by some of the leading minds
in the profession, committed to your personal growth, in the organization and
as a tax professional.
Our focus on global experiences means opportunities for international
assignments and sharing knowledge across borders. Most of all, you’ll have
every opportunity to make a genuine difference in our firms’ clients’
businesses and our organization.
We believe what makes KPMG Tax different is “people thinking beyond”.
It’s why people work here.
KPMG’s
State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income
Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice
assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the
bottom line. As a national practice,
SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement
and providing dynamic tax services to clients.
Responsibilities:
·
Assist clients in
tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings
opportunities (income/franchise, payroll/unemployment, sales/use) that arise
from legal entity changes and in designing specific plans to help a business
address its state and local tax matters
·
Analyze the state
and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and
acquisitions; or assisting clients with identifying and negotiating business
incentives and credits available to an organization
·
Stay current on
state legislative, judicial, and administrative developments
Qualifications:
· Pursuing
a bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study and/or a
master of science degree in Taxation from an accredited college/university
· Effective
communication, leadership and time management skills
· Strong
technical ability to help meet our business objectives
· Able
to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and
professionalism to maintain excellent client service
· Excellent
writing, communication, and tax research skills
· Demonstrated
ability to perform in a high-energy team environment
·
Target graduation dates from December 2013
through Summer 2014
Our internship program is
designed for individuals who have three or more years of education at the time
they begin their internship.
Why an internship?
Internships are more than just a job and a
paycheck. Internships offer you the
opportunity to:
·
Explore Career Opportunities - by
working in the field you have chosen, you can receive an inside look at your
potential career path
·
Network - meet a variety of people
in your chosen profession through your internship, allowing you to form
relationships you can build on in the future
·
Find Mentors - certain individuals
can help guide you through your internship and expose you to opportunities that
you can aspire to
·
Gain Experience - these days,
employers look for more in a potential hire than just good grades. An internship experience is an opportunity
for you to gain valuable experience that can help make you more marketable to
employers
What does KPMG have to offer?
KPMG strongly believes in the
importance of internships. We have
created an internship program that we believe is an excellent way for students
to get an inside look at a career with an audit, tax and advisory firm. At KPMG, we view an internship as the start
of a career.
The KPMG Internship Program
KPMG’s internship program is designed
to provide you with a valuable learning experience. Since we view our
internship program as a “stepping stone” for a career at KPMG, the programs and
processes we use over the course of the internship mirror those we use for our
full-time professionals.
·
Professional Development – You
participate in training during the first week of your internship. This training
program can expose you to KPMG’s culture and provide you with a knowledge base
to draw upon throughout the remainder of your internship.
·
Client Service – After training, you
are assigned to a variety of client service engagements for the remainder of
your internship. These experiences can
help you to gain a better understanding of KPMG and a career with an audit, tax
and advisory firm. At KPMG, we feel that on-the-job experiences are some of the
best form of professional development.
·
Performance Management – At the
beginning of your internship you set goals.
To help you assess how you measure against your goals, you receive
formal feedback from your supervisor at the end of each client engagement, to
help you identify strengths and areas for improvement.
·
Technology –Your internship exposes
you to KPMG technology and how we utilize technology everyday in our
profession. You are also provided a
laptop to utilize for the duration of your internship.
·
Networking –A number of social
activities are planned throughout the internship program, allowing you the
opportunity to bond with other interns and meet other KPMG professionals in a
fun and relaxing environment.
·
Compensation – You receive a
competitive salary during your internship.
·
Rewards – Upon successful completion
of your internship, you may be considered for full-time employment with
KPMG.
What is the timing for the KPMG internships?
KPMG has two structured internship
programs. Both programs have the same vision and design. Some offices do make special arrangements if
necessary.
·
Winter/Spring – This program begins
with training the first week of January and is a one to three-month program,
depending upon your personal availability and the office needs.
·
Summer – This program begins with
training in June and is a seven to ten-week program, depending upon your
personal availability and the office needs.
Applying
To apply for the
Seattle
2013 SALT Tax intern position, follow the required procedures with Career
Services and go to
http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25285&siteid=5357&AReq=2753BR
to complete our full application process to be considered for a position at
KPMG. Please note you are able to apply to only one position. If
you are interested in more than one position, contact your local recruiter to
discuss prior to applying. It is recommended that you cut and paste the
link into an internet browser and disable your pop-up blockers.
If you are interested in
an office other than Seattle, please contact Misty Abston (
mabston@kpmg.com) to obtain the URL for your
desired office.
