Advisory Intern, State and Local Regulatory & Compliance | Multiple Locations Summer 2024

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Intern for our State and Local Regulatory & Compliance practice in Consulting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist state and local government entities to manage small and large-scale project in areas such as assessing compliance with federal state regulations or with internal protocols; developing policies and procedures and recommending methods to implement new business practices; preventing fraud, waste and abuse; increasing program integrity; identifying leading practices for increasing federal revenue; and assessing high-risk areas and recommending next steps for mitigation
• Maintain awareness of relevant marketplace issues and emerging state and local government regulations and guidelines and assist with the development and implementation of new compliance protocols as new regulations emerge and laws change
• Collect information and data through effective client interviews, system queries and internal/external research
• Complete qualitative and quantitative data analyses leveraging a variety of tools and methods; compile information verbally, visually and in writing to translate to client needs; and provide recommendations
• Assist in special projects, including strategic growth initiatives, business development, thought leadership creation, training development and delivery and engagement and practice administration activities

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors; Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Finance, Economics, Emergency Management or equivalent program

• Must have a current/most recent GPA of https://3.00 or above

• Understanding of state and local government; associated laws, rules and regulations; and the fields of regulatory and compliance risk management, compliance, internal audit and/or legal preferred

• Strong technical aptitude, demonstrated quality service mindset, critical thinking and research skills, ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio and Aris, with a general understanding of data analysis techniques

• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work

• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership

• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the https://U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay

• Must be authorized to work in the https://U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for https://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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https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAADVC1-8

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