Tax Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions Tax | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2026

Tax Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions Tax | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2026

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world’s top tax firms. This role offers a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success and access to our Ignition Centers for innovative tax solutions. You will work with a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. The firm provides formal training and informal mentoring to develop your career.

Overview

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our Mergers & Acquisitions Tax practice.

Responsibilities

• Structure the tax aspects of domestic and multinational private equity and strategic mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions and IPOs, and draft tax opinions, memos, structure decks and Excel models that illustrate the tax benefits of alternative structures.
• Perform tax due diligence to identify tax exposures and opportunities.
• Provide sell-side tax advisory services, including advising sellers on the most tax-efficient transaction structure and modeling the costs and benefits of alternative structures.
• Deliver bankruptcy and restructuring tax advisory services, including tax advice on debt and equity restructurings (inside and outside of bankruptcy) with a goal of preserving the value of a company’s tax attributes.
• Compute tax attributes (earnings and profits, tax basis in stock of consolidated subsidiaries, and limitations under section 382).
• Prepare and review complex tax models illustrating multinational entities’ projected tax rates and cash tax expense.
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery, such as AI, Alteryx, Power BI, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed within the past 12 months a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial, or systems), or an equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Degrees in Accounting and Taxation.
• Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business for this position, with completion of required academic credits prior to the start date.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Knowledge of corporate, partnership, and international tax law with interest in mergers, acquisitions and other transactional work.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking and research skills; ability to navigate MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible, adaptable team player; resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx and Power BI.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to client sites as needed, using own transportation.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Additional Information

KPMG complies with all applicable laws regarding recruitment and hiring. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status. Salary ranges are displayed where required by local regulations; actual offers are based on factors such as skills, experience, and location. This role may involve travel and on-site work at client premises as needed.