Jobs at KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)

Supports tax due diligence and M&A advisory engagements by analyzing tax documents, drafting reports, conducting technical research, and assisting with client projects. The internship provides hands-on public accounting experience, exposure to real transactions, and interaction with Partners. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, have at least junior-year standing, demonstrate strong academics and tax interest, and possess analytical, communication, and writing skills.

Supports IT risk advisory, attestation, internal audit, cybersecurity, and financial audit engagements. Evaluates IT and business controls, tests and documents evidence, prepares workpapers, communicates findings, supports risk assessments, and coordinates with clients and internal teams. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a hybrid environment.

Supports valuation engagements through financial analysis, modeling, company and industry research, valuation report preparation, and workflow oversight. The Analyst gathers project information, uses valuation data resources, and collaborates with managers, directors, and partners across various industries. The role requires strong analytical, communication, research, multitasking, and deadline-management skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Leads complex real estate partnership tax engagements, including preparation and review of partnership, individual, and trust returns. Manages client relationships, develops business opportunities, mentors tax staff, oversees engagement staffing and administration, and provides strategic tax and advisory guidance to clients.

Own the advisory portfolio’s product vision, roadmap, backlog, and business applications. Align product strategy with firm goals, customer needs, and industry trends while managing competing priorities across multiple platforms. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive adoption and education, support merger and acquisition integration, and measure product success through performance metrics.

Owns an operations product portfolio, defining vision, strategy, roadmaps, and prioritized backlogs for business applications. Partners with stakeholders, Agile teams, vendors, and cross-functional groups to deliver integrations and functionality. Facilitates Scrum and Kanban practices, represents customer needs, supports product education and adoption, and measures product success through performance metrics and continuous improvement.

Participates in risk-focused statutory examinations of insurance companies under the guidance of experienced professionals. Learns statutory accounting, insurance regulation, examination tools, and industry-specific areas. Supports client service, project budgets, timelines, quality assurance, documentation, conclusions, and work products. Communicates with supervisors, contributes to team projects, attends professional meetings, receives evaluations, and develops insurance industry knowledge.

Design and build backend services, agents, APIs, and data architectures that integrate and analyze structured and semi-structured data. Lead technical design and code quality for data and AI systems, create testing frameworks for non-deterministic models, and produce clear system documentation while translating business workflows into production implementations.

Supports buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for private equity and corporate clients. Analyzes quality of earnings, cash flow, working capital, financial and operational trends, and business risks. Assists with client presentations, deal reports, management discussions, site visits, and multiple transaction projects while evaluating investment thesis impacts.

Leads tax engagements for manufacturing and distribution clients, focusing on federal, state, international, and cross-border taxation. Reviews tax filings, advises on complex technical matters and structuring, manages client relationships, develops business opportunities, and mentors tax professionals. Requires CPA or advanced tax law credentials, substantial international tax experience in public accounting, strong leadership, and client management skills. The role is hybrid and based in or requires relocation to the Chicago area.

Lead and manage multiple not-for-profit audit engagements (including single audits under Uniform Guidance) from planning through delivery; serve as primary client contact; review workpapers and financial statements for GAAP and ASC 958 compliance; supervise and develop audit staff; monitor engagement budgets and timelines; collaborate with tax and advisory teams; identify business development opportunities and travel to client sites as needed.

Leads financial due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings. Analyzes quality of earnings, cash flow, working capital, operational data, financial risks, and business drivers. Advises strategic and private equity clients, leads management meetings and site visits, prepares transaction reports and presentations, and supervises and develops associates and interns across multiple projects.

Participates in tax and public accounting training, client engagements, and hands-on work applying accounting principles. Collaborates with experienced accounting professionals and clients across multiple industries while developing technical, communication, and teamwork skills. The internship may lead to a full-time Associate Accountant position.

Participate in public accounting internships involving tax training, client engagements, technical development, and hands-on application of accounting principles. Collaborate with colleagues and clients across industries while developing professional communication and teamwork skills. Successful interns may be considered for full-time Associate Accountant positions.

Participate in a public accounting internship focused on tax, gaining hands-on experience through client engagements, technical training, and collaboration with accounting professionals. Apply academic accounting knowledge to real client work across multiple industries, develop communication and teamwork skills, and demonstrate readiness for potential full-time Associate Accountant employment.

Participate in audit internship training and client engagements while applying accounting principles in public accounting. Collaborate with firm professionals and clients across multiple industries, gain hands-on experience, and develop technical and communication skills. Strong performance may lead to a full-time Associate Accountant opportunity.

Tax interns gain hands-on public accounting experience through tax training, client engagements, technical development, and collaboration with accounting professionals. They work with clients across multiple industries, apply academic accounting knowledge in professional settings, and may demonstrate readiness for a full-time Associate Accountant position. Candidates must pursue a business or accounting degree, remain on track for CPA eligibility, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.

Participate in public accounting engagements while gaining hands-on audit and tax experience. Interns receive technical training, collaborate with peers and experienced accounting professionals, work with diverse clients, apply academic knowledge, and develop skills for potential full-time Associate Accountant employment.

Tax internship providing hands-on public accounting experience through tax training, client engagements, technical development, and collaboration with experienced accounting professionals. Interns apply academic accounting concepts, support clients across industries, and may be considered for a full-time Associate Accountant position. Candidates should be pursuing a business or accounting degree, remain on track for CPA eligibility, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

A one-and-a-half-day summer leadership program introducing students to public accounting. Participants explore the profession, learn about accounting firm disciplines, develop self-awareness, and evaluate potential career paths in public accounting.