KPMG SALT - Intern Position

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.