KPMG - Embark Scholar Intern – CPA Track | Multiple Locations (Summer 2026), application via RippleMatch

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It has also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it is no wonder we are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you are as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking an Embark Scholar Intern for our Embark Scholars program

Responsibilities

• Rotate through our audit, tax and advisory businesses to learn and understand how we serve our clients and what a career in professional services offers

• 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, university or community college and pursuing or intending to pursue the following degrees/majors: Bachelor or Master of Accountancy, Taxation, or other related degree; applicants must be first-generation college students or community college students who intend to obtain their bachelors degree in the specified disciplines 

• Intention to obtain a CPA 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 the Embark Scholars internship program, 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

• Demonstrates or conveys a commitment in creating a culture that strives for inclusion and embraces, respects and values differences among all people; this can include but is not limited to experiences while attending a high school or university/college, or involvement and/or leadership in a student organization on campus or in their community

• Prior participation in KPMG leadership programs (such as Rise, Talent + and more) and/or another organizations leadership programs is a preferred qualification for this position

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

• Must reside within a commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation; 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 18 years or older by June 1, 2026

• 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)

• Please note that the Embark Scholars Program is just one of many leadership and recruiting opportunities that we offer at the Firm; we encourage you to learn more about our other programs, as well as internships and general career opportunities KPMG offers for college and university students

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California Salary Range: $63000 - $75000

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. 

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.