Tax Senior Associate - Tax Controversy – Washington National Tax

RSM • Washington DC, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

RSM’s Washington National Tax office is seeking a professional to join its national Tax Controversy/Practice and Procedure team. The role consults with clients and RSM professionals on a wide range of tax controversy, tax practice, and procedural matters. The team advises on IRS procedural and controversy issues and represents clients before the IRS, including in matters involving tax accounts, penalty and interest abatements, missed-election private letter ruling requests, examinations, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution.

The Tax Senior Associate supports senior professionals with IRS examinations and appeals, researches technical IRS practice and procedure issues, prepares written communications to the IRS, works on account corrections and reconciliations, assists with private letter ruling requests, and participates in firm trainings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior professionals with IRS examinations and IRS appeals matters.
• Research technical IRS practice and procedural issues, including tax, penalty and interest assessments; statutes of limitation for refunds and assessments; missed elections; and IRS examination and appeals matters.
• Prepare written communications to the IRS regarding penalty abatement requests.
• Work on IRS account issues, corrections, and reconciliations.
• Assist senior professionals with preparation of Private Letter Ruling Requests.
• Participate in firm trainings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package.
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
• Hybrid workstyle for most roles, with in-person collaboration aligned to client, team, development, or relationship-building needs.

What This Job Offers

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