State and Local Tax - Income Franchise Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

RSM US LLP • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

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 those locations
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients
• Completing tax planning and research tasks
• Developing an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements
• Reviewing client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the clients’ procedures and reduce tax exposure
• Working with the client’s information technology personnel to obtain data of historical purchasing and sales to analyze for reporting requirements, audit procedures, and review for potential refund or credits
• Assisting the client with evaluating sales/use tax software systems that meet their compliance needs and support the implementation process

Benefits

• At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
• We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
• Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
• All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.
• RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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