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Tax Associate, International Indirect Tax - JD/LLM | Boston Fall 2026
Boston, MA
128135
Early Career
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Start Season & Year: Summer/Fall 2026
Earliest Graduation Date: Jun 2025
Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2026
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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate to join our State & Local Tax practice.
Responsibilities:
- Assist US Headquartered companies with analyzing the International Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) implications of their global business models, including industries such as e-Commerce, Digital Services, Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail
- Advising Clients on complex supply chain considerations, global expansions, Mergers and Acquisitions, global structuring and tax controversy issues
- Advising on tax governance models; Assisting clients to optimize existing structures and processes through implementation of technology such as automation, digitization, and Gen AI, augmentation of procedures, use of outsourcing/co-sourcing models etc
- Monitoring global legislative developments and assisting Clients to understand business and compliance impact of new or augmented International tax regimes
- Co-ordination and delivery of International Indirect Tax compliance services
- Advising on Real Time reporting, Invoicing obligations, statistical reporting requirements, global tax trends and OECD developments
- 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: a JD or LLM in Taxation, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
- Strong tax research skills
- Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
- 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
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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