International Tax - Trade and Customs Intern (May 2025)

Your role

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 to manage expectations and 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.

About you

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Compensation & benefits

The annual salary for this role can range from $68000 - $85000 (California salary range).

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.
• At KPMG, integrity, dedication, and creativity drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions.

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

You can advance your career through diverse engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring at KPMG. KPMG’s internship program can often lead to a full-time job. Upon completing 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