Global Rewards Services, Tax Intern (Nov 2025)

Your role

Responsibilities:

• Leverage a diverse array of skill sets to provide international companies with global tax, compensation, benefits and HR-related services by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Serve as a direct contact while you compile and calculate compensation and benefit deductions and costs, review compensation provisions and assess applicable tax rules, support Mergers & Acquisitions due diligence work about employee compensation as well as employer benefits and participate in drafting white papers/reports on relevant topics in the global rewards space.
• Work with KPMG offices across the globe providing guidance and worldwide coordination for mobility tax support; work collaboratively with tax and human resource professionals within multinational companies to manage the tax implications of their global workforce.
• Participate in and contribute to external market and business activities.
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more.

About you

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelor's and/or master's in Business, Accounting, Systems, or equivalent program.
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following is preferred, but not required: MS Access, VB, Power BI, Alteryx and/or SQL.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Project, Visio or other process mapping software
• 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
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following 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.
• Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

Training & development

The KPMG internship experience is a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network, and gain real-world (even global) experience before graduation. KPMG offers a consistent national training experience for all interns. You will pair up with a mentor who can inspire and guide your internship and your career. Also, you start growing your professional network by interacting with KPMG senior professionals and employees worldwide.

Career progression

KPMG’s internship program can often lead to a full-time job. Upon completion of the internship program, you may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role, paving the way for long-term career growth within the organization.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• kpmguscareers.com/early-career/program/#internship
• youtube.com/@KPMGUSA