Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2027/ Winter 2028)
About The Position
Federal Tax Associates at RSM work with companies of various sizes and across industries, building client relationships by understanding each client’s business and challenges. Associates contribute to multiple team engagements each year and may work on several parts of an assignment. The role focuses on a range of tax specialty areas, including income tax accounting, 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. Responsibilities include 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, and associates must have access to reliable transportation. The role is aligned to an RSM office and generally follows a hybrid workstyle, with in-person work as needed to support clients, teams, development, and relationship-building.
Requirements
- Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
- Accounting major.
- Must have access to and ability to arrange for reliable 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.
- Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Work on teams focused on a range of tax specialty areas, which may include income tax accounting, 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
