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Job Description
Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Intern – Summer 2027 | RSM US LLP
The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at RSM US LLP, with required travel to client locations. RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, dedicated to instilling confidence in a world of change. This role is crucial in empowering clients and people to realize their full potential by providing specialized tax planning and research related to accounting methods and periods.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid, with required travel to client locations
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Team: Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) group, specifically Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP)
• Mission: Assist with tax planning and research related to various items that affect the timing of income or deductions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel
What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Planning: Assist with tax planning and research on items affecting income or deduction timing.
• Client Understanding: Develop an understanding of client businesses and industries to identify tax planning opportunities.
• Project Implementation: Support the implementation of multiple projects, including client interviews, data analysis, and tax filing preparation.
• Documentation: Document facts and positions, and draft technical memoranda.
• Communication: Facilitate effective and timely communication for successful AMP engagements.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level internship; working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent in Accounting from an accredited university, with 90 credit hours completed.
• Experience: Reliable transportation for required travel to client locations.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong teamwork ability, and capacity to multitask effectively.