Embark Scholar Intern - Accounting | Multiple Locations Summer 2024

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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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