Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

About the role

At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

Responsibilities

• Working on a team that focuses on a wide range of tax specialty areas, including accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, and not for profit organizations
• Completing tax planning and research
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns
• Understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements

Specialty areas

RSM's tax practice includes the following specialty areas in addition to Lead Tax:

• State & Local Tax - helps clients navigate the ever-shifting state and local tax laws
• International Tax - works with businesses around the world to build successful cross-border tax strategies

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Accounting major
• Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam—tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment