Excise and Energy Credits Tax Associate - Fall 2027/Winter 2028

RSM US LLP • Omaha, NE

4d • $83,160 - $99,225 • Hybrid

About The Position

RSM is hiring an Excise and Energy Credits Tax Associate for Fall 2027/Winter 2028. The associate will work on a team focused on a range of tax specialty areas, which may include accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations. The role includes tax planning and research, preparing federal and state and local tax returns, and understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements. Travel to assigned client locations is required. Most RSM roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with team members aligned to an RSM office and meeting in person when it supports clients, teams, development, or relationship-building; some roles may be virtual or primarily onsite based on role requirements, team priorities, and client needs. The compensation range is $83,160–$99,225.

Requirements

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Accounting major.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations and access and arrange reliable transportation to those locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Working toward successful completion of the CPA exam; tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team focused on a range of tax specialty areas, potentially including accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Complete tax planning and research.
• Prepare federal and state and local tax returns.
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Travel to assigned client locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level