# Tax Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions Tax | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2027 [KPMG](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/kpmg.md) · New York · United States · [Financial & Restructuring](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/financial-restructuring.md) KPMG is hiring a Tax Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions Tax | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2027 in New York. Posted 2025-09-21; applications close 2026-10-19. **Apply**: https://www.kpmguscareers.com/jobdetail/?jobId=137262 Posted 0y ago. ## Role details ## Tax Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions Tax At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the top tax firms in the world. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists and benefit from our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. 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, including drafting 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, 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 providing tax advice on debt and equity restructurings (inside and outside of bankruptcy) with the goal of preserving the value of a company's tax attributes. - Compute tax attributes (earnings and profits, tax basis in the 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI. ## Qualifications and Requirements ### Education and Professional Requirements - Must be pursuing or have obtained by the start date, or completed within the past 12 months, one of the following degrees/majors from an accredited college or university: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial, or systems), or equivalent program. - **Preferred:** Degrees and/or areas of study in Accounting and Taxation. - Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to become a licensed 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. - **Preferred:** Coursework or a minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics. ### Skills and Experience - Knowledge of a broad range of corporate, partnership, and international tax law, with an interest in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactional work. - Strong technical acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach in a dynamic environment. - Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI, MS Office Applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights. - Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; must be feedback-oriented and resourceful in delivering high-quality work. - Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using personal transportation or public transportation. - Must be able to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice. ### Work Authorization - 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 visas (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). **Compensation and Benefits:** KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) comply with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, degrees, certifications, and market considerations. KPMG proudly offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of personal well-being benefits. Personal Time Off and scheduled holidays are also provided based on role and service. California Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000. For salary ranges outside of California, please refer to the provided link. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status. ## Applying to this role This Tax Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions Tax | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2027 role at KPMG runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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