State and Local Tax - Transaction Automation Associate (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)

RSM US LLP • Chicago, IL

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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. RSM’s Transaction Tax Automation (TTA) practice is supported by a national team of subject matter experts that specialize in the implementation of technology platforms designed to enhance our client’s indirect tax compliance policies, procedures, and systems. Our team engages with our clients in a consultative, collaborative manner designed to focus on leveraging people, process, and technology to establish a more efficient and effective recurring compliance process. At RSM, we foster a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, offering career-focused individuals the chance to play a crucial role in our expanding TTA practice. As the preferred service provider for middle market companies across seventy-six major metropolitan cities, we take pride in our depth of expertise, ensuring exceptional service not only for middle market enterprises but also for Fortune 1,000 clients. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of our premier TTA practice. As a Transaction Tax Automation (TTA) Associate within RSM’s State and Local Indirect Tax practice, your responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university
• Computer Science, Accounting or Finance 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
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Collaborating with senior team members in the delivery of client engagements focused on optimizing indirect tax technology processes and system solutions.
• Providing valuable insights and contribute innovative ideas to the development of automated solutions, supporting clients in achieving indirect tax compliance processes and system infrastructure.
• Actively supporting the development of applications on diverse software platforms, ensuring proficiency in tools like Alteryx, Power BI, and Postman.
• Performing a key role in projects dedicated to designing and implementing enhanced processes and systems that align with clients' evolving indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues across Advisory, Tax, and Consulting lines of business, contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach in delivering exceptional client service.
• Engaging in collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of excellent client service.
• Providing crucial support to the national TTA team, maintaining a consistent high level of client service and industry knowledge, globally.
• Directly corresponding with clients on daily tasks and matters essential to supporting the implementation of various indirect tax technology platforms, such as Avalara, Thomson Reuters OneSource for Indirect Tax, and Vertex.

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.

What This Job Offers

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