Accounting Embark Scholar Intern

About  KPMG

KPMG firms operate in 144 countries and territories, and in FY21, collectively employed more than 236,000 people, serving the needs of businesses, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits, and through KPMG firms' audit and assurance practices, the capital markets. KPMG is committed to quality and service excellence in all, bringing the best to clients and earning the public's trust through actions and behaviors both professional and personally. KMPG leads with a commitment to quality and integrity across the global organization, bringing a passion for client success and a purpose to serve and improve the communities in which KPMG firms operate. In a world where rapid change and unprecedented disruption are the new normal, KPMG inspires confidence and empowers change in all it does. 

Your Role

KPMG is currently seeking an Accounting Embark Scholar Intern for its Embark Scholars Program to perform the following 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 in creating work paper files, preparing client reports and deliverables, and organizing business development activities.
• Assist with identifying the scope of engagement capabilities, reviewing the client materials, providing insights gained, and proposing how analysis can be leveraged to execute.
• Leverage a range of technologies and analytics tools.
• Contribute to the integrity and transparency of financial information.

Training & Development 

KPMG put a proactive listening strategy in place, conducting several pulse surveys and regular open forums where its people could convene, share experiences and talk about the support they needed, in their work and personal lives. To enable KPMG managers and teams to stay connected, the company continues to provide support such as onboarding, performance management, and focusing efforts on supporting mental well-being. KPMG has created dynamic, engaging, and accessible learning experiences through its robust library of Web-based training courses, instructor-led e-learning events, knowledge-sharing gateways, and more. GLOBAL ROTATIONS KPMG offers great rotational opportunities abroad that can help aspiring employees expand their horizons and develop career-enriching international experience. KPMG’s GO program can connect you to short-term assignments lasting anywhere from three months to a year, while long-term assignments can last from one to five years.

Salary & Benefits

KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. KPMG believes that “compensation” is more than a paycheck. significant short-, mid-, and long-term financial rewards connected to a career with KPMG. Here, compensation is a competitive total rewards package designed to support you with immediate and long-term financial benefits and other rewards to help provide for your overall financial, professional, and personal well-being. The California Salary Range is between $67000 - $75000.

Career Progression

KPMG wants you to be inspired, challenged and motivated to be your best. As a large, multidisciplinary firm, KPMG can offer a wide variety of career opportunities, such as domestic and global rotations, transfers, or office relocations. Employees have access to a wealth of opportunities and experiences to fuel their individual career development. The Career Mobility Connection tool allows you to choose your desired interests and seek guidance from KPMG's Advisors on potential career opportunities that may be right for you.

Work-Life Balance

KPMG recognizes that balancing personal and professional lives can be a challenge. That's why KPMG provides more support to help its employees manage their personal lives while they build their careers. Everyone understands that good health is important; that's why KPMG offers Healthy Rewards for completing certain healthy activities. Full-time employees enrolled in an eligible KPMG medical plan have the opportunity to earn incentive dollars for themselves or family members by completing healthy activities. KMPG also launched the Resources for Living Employee Assistance Program which offers free access to counselors and a wealth of resources to help support your overall well-being.

Culture & Vibe

For more than 35 years, KPMG has built and upheld its unique culture centred around supporting people and their passion. At KPMG, good culture equals good business which has led them to create an environment where everyone gets a say and enjoys a stream of support systems to help employees succeed. The KPMG culture never changes but rather becomes a lifestyle that every employee is comfortable living thanks to its willingness to accept diversity, inspire change, and allow everyone to bring their unique perspective. The light of their unique culture streams through to the services they provide bringing their strategy forth at every stage. The vibe at KPMG supports authenticity hinged on a supportive framework that offers graduates all the tools to hone their skills, expand their network, and grow their way.

About You

• 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)

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, simply click the “APPLY” button on this page.
• There are typically three rounds of interviews that candidates go through before receiving a KPMG job offer, but the interview process slightly varies by office.
• If your skills meet an immediate need, you can be hired within a week.
• For the regular process, It takes nearly a month to get hired.

Source

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• kpmguscareers.com