Tax Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods - Washington National Tax

RSM•Washington DC, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

RSM's Washington National Tax team is an experience-based group of distinguished tax professionals who track tax developments directly from the sources and immediately translate the information into how these changes impact our clients. With resources across the country and a physical presence in Washington, D.C., our team stays up to date on the latest developments in tax policy and tax developments. Team members share their analysis of potential implications of new tax laws, Treasury regulations and IRS pronouncements through a regular cadence of articles, webcasts and newsletters and working closely with our engagement teams and clients. As a member of our Washington National Tax group, working specifically with the Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts : your subject matter expertise and delivering excellent client service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university
One of the following is : active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active attorney license; or a pre ‑ approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements
Minimum of six years of experience in public accounting, with a proven track record of practice building and project management, and demonstrated experience effectively identifying , selling, and delivering tax services to middle ‑ market business clients
Proven track record of successful tax planning, including accelerated depreciation deductions through cost segregation, fixed assets, and repairs and maintenance analyses
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proven capacity to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards
Strong communication skills, including clear, professional, and effective interaction with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means
Effective project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy and quality of work in a fast ‑ paced, client service environment
Experience working effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including sitting for extended periods of time and working at a computer and other standard office equipment
Capacity to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours, including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client sites as , with access to reliable transportation
Ability to wor k extended and/or non ‑ standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory, or related tax-advisory field (ex: mergers & acquisitions, ASC 740)
Master's in accounting or another business-related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM

Responsibilities

Provide quality review of Form s 3115 , 1128 , 970
Research, address, and consult on technical issues specific to revenue and expense recognition, inventory, capitalization, and cost recovery
Monitor the issuance of guidance by the government and courts and present / summarize guidance to the internal accounting methods group
Assist with the develop ment of internal and external thought leadership and continuing professional education courses
Assist with research and drafting of opinions, technical memos , or similar types of guidance