KPMG US · 1 week ago
Tax Associate, Washington National Tax - Mergers & Acquisitions - JD/LLM | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2026
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, and they are seeking a Tax Associate to join their Washington National Tax practice. The role involves advising clients on corporate tax services, including mergers and acquisitions, and working collaboratively with team members to address complex tax structuring issues.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Advise clients on corporate tax services (including planning, research and other mergers and acquisitions activities) and complex tax structuring issues
Work with various team members and client deliverables
Work with other practice groups in Washington National Tax and assist other team members with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corps, Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs
Identify and analyze tax risks and opportunities related to potential acquisitions of target companies; liaise with a target companys finance and accounting departments and tax advisors to gather pertinent facts for an analysis of the tax risks
Draft tax memoranda, opinions and articles
Review and perform risk management activities
Review tax aspects of financial models used to analyze the future performance of potential target companies; assist clients with current issues which may include bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, or tax basis, Earning and Profits and Section 382 studies
Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: a JD and/or LLM, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Knowledge of a range of corporate and partnership tax matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions
Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
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. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (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
Medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
Personal Time Off per fiscal year
Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off
Company
KPMG US
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynne Doughtie
Former Chairman and CEO
Paul Knopp
Chair and CEO
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