KPMG US · 8 hours ago
Tax Associate, Business Tax Services | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2026
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $92K/yrKPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, offering a collaborative and future-forward culture. The Tax Associate will assist clients with tax planning, compliance, and consulting needs while developing their career through multifaceted engagements and formal training.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist clients with their tax planning, compliance and consulting needs
Supervise and allocate the work of shared services team members and interns
Prepare and/or review tax provisions for financial statements, including coordinating and working with the audit team
Analyze, prepare and review tax workpapers and returns, estimated payments and extensions
Research and draft technical memoranda for compliance and consulting projects
Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities, including tax controversy support
Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
Keep up to date on tax technical developments
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelors and/or Master's in business, accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems), or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position, with completion of required academic credits prior to the start date for this position
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)
Preferred
Preferred: Degrees and/or areas of study: Accounting and Taxation
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
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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