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KPMG is currently seeking an Embark Scholar Intern – Accounting for our Embark Scholars program.
Responsibilities:
Research, analyze and communicate the key qualitative work on project teams focused on client service delivery
Provide a spectrum of assignments across practices; work as part of the engagement teams to support the use of audit methodology and Data and Analytics (D&A) and tax and advisory related tasks which include data extractions and data analysis
Assist engagement teams to create work paper files, prepare client reports and deliverables and organize business development activities
Assist with identifying the scope of engagement capabilities, review the client materials, provide insights gained and propose how analysis can be leveraged to execute
Leverage a range of technologies and analytics tools
Contribute to the integrity and transparency of financial information
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing or intending to pursue the following degrees/majors: Bachelor or Master of Accountancy, Taxation, or other related degree
Interest in obtaining CPA eligibility is preferred for accounting majors
Candidates must have completed at least 1 semester (or equivalent for quarter schools) of coursework at the time of application
Upon completion of this internship candidates must have at least 3 additional semesters (or equivalent for quarter schools) to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
Preferred GPA of 3.00 or above
Applicants who identify as a member of either traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups within the professional services industry (Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander or two or more races) are strongly encouraged to apply
Demonstrated quality service mindset and interest in related field
Strong technical aptitude and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication, task, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
Demonstrates interest, commitment and/or active involvement in creating a culture that strives for equity and embraces, respects and values differences among all people
Work location may be in the office but could be at client sites, some of which may require travel and overnight/extended stay (varies by office)
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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