FY28 Federal Tax Associate - Family Office
About The Position
The Federal Tax Associate works with large and small companies across various industries, building client relationships by understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates work on multiple team engagements each year and contribute to several parts of each assignment. The role 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, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations. The position also involves 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 employees aligned to an RSM office and meeting in person when it supports client work, teams, development, or relationship-building; some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements and client needs.
Requirements
- 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 assigned client locations.
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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work effectively on a team.
Responsibilities
- Work on teams 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.
- Complete tax planning and research.
- Prepare federal and state and local tax returns.
- Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
- Travel to assigned client locations.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package; details are available through RSM's total rewards information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
