Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2025/Winter 2026)

$58,080 - $69,300/Yr

RSM - Rochester, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Rochester, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate position at RSM involves working closely with high net worth families, closely held businesses, estates, trusts, and private foundations. Associates are responsible for developing strong client relationships, completing tax planning and research, preparing tax returns, and staying current on relevant tax legislation. The role emphasizes teamwork and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with high net worth families, closely held businesses, estates, trusts, and private foundations.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needs and challenges.
• Completing tax planning and research.
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns.
• Developing a general understanding of reporting requirements of different entity structures and the compliance process.
• Increasing involvement in developing cutting-edge tax ideas that could significantly lessen clients' overall effective tax rates.
• Leveraging tax knowledge and understanding of the tax preparation process to bring work to completion for review.
• Demonstrating awareness of differing levels of assurance as it relates to tax positions taken through writing memoranda and other written documentation on complex tax issues for business and private tax clients.
• Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients.

Requirements

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Accounting major.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Access to and ability to arrange for reliable modes of transportation to client locations.

Nice-to-haves

• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package.
• Flexibility in schedule to balance life's demands.