Tax Associate, International Tax - JD/LLM | New York Summer/Fall 2026 jobs in United States
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KPMG US · 1 day ago

Tax Associate, International Tax - JD/LLM | New York Summer/Fall 2026

KPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, known for its collaborative and innovative culture. They are seeking a Tax Associate to join their International Tax practice, where the role involves advising multinational enterprises on tax matters, preparing tax calculations, and assisting audit teams with financial statements.

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Responsibilities

Team with colleagues to advise multinational enterprises on tax matters relating to cross-border transactions and other business decisions, such as where to operate, how to optimize global supply chains and how to access and mobilize capital to fund global operations
Provide tax structuring advice to private equity and strategic corporate clients that engage in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions and initial public offerings in the context of cross-border transactions; support clients with internal restructuring transactions
Learn about changes in tax law (through KPMG provided training and materials, as well as independent study) and advise clients regarding the impact of those changes on their business; provide recommendations to address potential risks or realize opportunities
Prepare international tax elements of the tax provision calculation for our clients' financial statements and international tax elements of U.S. federal income tax returns for our clients
Assist KPMG audit teams with their audit of financial statements, including consideration of tax implications arising from global operations and transactions
Prepare deliverables such as tax calculations (or "models"), slide decks, memorandums, or emails with coaching and direction provided by other engagement team members
Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

Qualification

JDLLM degreeU.S. international tax lawExcel modelingPower BIAlteryxResearch skillsResourcefulnessCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTime managementLeadership skillsTeam playerFlexibility

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
Interest and exposure to a broad range of U.S. international and domestic tax law provisions
Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking and research skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) and use Excel modeling
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

Preferred

Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred

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
A 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 is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lynne Doughtie
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Paul Knopp
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