International Tax - Trade and Customs, Tax Associate (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 pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelors and 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 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 $70000 - $85000 (California salary).

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

At KPMG Tax, you will have access to leading tax technology, and more importantly, the educational tools to learn the technology. From formal training to on-the-job learning from your experienced team members, they engage their people by fostering a culture of ideation and collaboration while developing the tax professionals of the future. 

Career progression

At KPMG Tax, they're dedicated to fostering a coaching and development culture that supports your career journey. They celebrate your strengths, provide guidance for improvement, and offer the tools and technology you need to manage and advance your career.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• kpmguscareers.com/practice-areas/tax/#area-overview CP
• kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#professional TD
• youtube.com/@KPMGUSA