Tax Associate, International Tax - Trade and Customs | Summer/Fall 2025

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KPMG LLP

Tax Associate, International Tax - Trade and Customs | Summer/Fall 2025

Chicago, IL +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Career Level Requirement

    Early Career

    If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months.

    KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. You are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which you are qualified and is of the greatest interest. You are limited to a maximum of two active applications. Give serious thought to your location preference. We strongly recommend applying to the location where you want to build your life and career long-term.

    Start Season & Year: Summer/Fall 2025

    Earliest Graduation Date: Jun 2024

    Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2025

    At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because It has an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

    KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our International Tax practice.

    Responsibilities:

    • Advise clients on import and export matters in a variety of industries
    • Examine U.S. and international import and export trade matters
    • Research, write and review international trade advice
    • Formulate ideas and deliver possible trade savings opportunities
    • Assist in the delivery of multiple client engagements on time and within budget; maintain active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and to help enhance client satisfaction
    • Support clients with the implementation of global trade automated solutions
    • Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

    Qualifications:

    • 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 Masters in Business (Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Tax, or other business-related major), International Affairs (International Studies, Political Science, Sociology), Data or related degree, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
    • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
    • Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Access
    • 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 domestically and internationally and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
    • Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred

    KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at “Benefits & How We Work”.

    Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
    https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAITN_6_24
    California Salary Range: $70000 - $85000

  • Industry
    Professional Services
  • Locations
    Los Angeles, CA • Miami, FL • Chicago, IL • Dallas, TX
  • About Us

    KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, providing innovative business solutions and audit, tax, and advisory services to many of the world’s largest and most prestigious organizations. KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career and is consistently named one of the nation’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune magazine. Grow into the professional you are meant to be with a career at KPMG. Our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our professionals to take their careers into their own hands. Cultivate your talents and thrive with us, where the work you do impacts markets around the world.