GMA US Tax - Internship

Overview

As Canadian businesses grow and develop to their full potential, it is inevitable that they consider the benefits to be obtained through expansion into the United States.

KPMG Corporate Tax plays a key role in optimizing the tax position of both young companies looking to enter the market for the first time and mature companies that have been doing business in the for a number of years.

Our value added tax consulting services assist clients in realizing their cross-border expansion strategies by ensuring that they occur in a tax effective manner.

We also help our clients remain in adherence with their various tax compliance requirements and serve as specialists in the preparation and review of tax provisions.

KPMG Professionals Are...

Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other.

A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics :

• Strong work ethic
• Thrive on challenges
• Dedicated to providing outstanding client service.

KPMG's Tax practice is focused on finding opportunities and leveraging them to our clients' advantage. Through tailored tax planning advice, our professional tax teams help clients gain a competitive advantage.

What you will do

Tax Services :

The Corporate Tax Services in the Greater Montreal Area is part of KPMG's tax practice, which is one of the fastest growing practices in the firm.

KPMG's Corporate Tax Practice provides the following compliance and consulting services :

• Preparation of corporate and partnership tax filings including tax returns, extension vouchers, estimates, etc.
• Review and analyze federal and state notices received from the respective tax authorities
• Assisting senior staff members in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives
• Analysis of financial statements and trial balances from a tax point of view for various clients
• Develop your technical skills and knowledge of our clients' business

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job.

Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

KPMG's Corporate Tax Practice is looking to hire individuals with a wide ranging and diverse skill set, who are enthusiastic to take on a variety of challenges and opportunities, but there are universal strengths that all KPMG people have :

• Seeking to obtain the CPA designation with a keen interest in Corporate Tax Services
• Strong academic record
• Business focus to understand our clients' issues
• Strong sense of personal accountability to both our clients and your own personal career goals
• Excellent problem-solving skills to help identify issues and generate answers
• Relationship-building skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and the wider community
• Proficiency in written and spoken French and English, well developed communication skills
• Willingness to work hard with a diverse and dynamic team, positive attitude required and outgoing personality is a plus
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint)
• Diverse background and experience in team building and leadership
• Energy, fresh ideas and the drive to make a difference
• A balance of extra-curricular involvement and a sound academic background
• Canadian CPA not required

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity , we do what is right Excellence , we never stop learning and improving Courage , we think and act boldly Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences For Better , we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential.

A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us.

We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best.

Adjustments (an informal request), extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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