Associate – Tax Specialty Areas

Job Description

Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028) | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is an early career role as a Federal Tax Associate at RSM US LLP, with a projected start date in Fall 2027 or Winter 2028, requiring regular travel to assigned client locations. RSM is a global leader in providing professional services to the middle market, committed to instilling confidence in a world of change and empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. The organization fosters an environment that inspires and empowers its professionals, valuing a mutually respectful team experience. This role is fundamental to delivering comprehensive tax services, enabling clients across various industries to navigate complex tax regulations through diligent planning, research, and accurate return preparation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, client-based travel required
• Pay: $72160–$86100 yearly
• Team: Works as part of various client engagement teams on multiple assignments.
• Mission: This role supports clients by delivering a wide range of tax specialty services, focusing on tax planning, research, and the preparation of federal and state & local tax returns, while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Focus: Work on a team specializing in a wide range of tax specialty areas, including accounting for income taxes, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not for profit organizations.
• Research: Complete comprehensive tax planning and research for clients.
• Preparation: Prepare federal and state & local tax returns accurately.
• Compliance: Understand and apply tax regulations and accounting pronouncements to client work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position requiring a minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with a major in Accounting.
• Experience: Candidates must be prepared for travel to assigned client locations and have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals at the start of their professional accounting careers.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work effectively on a team and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred, and candidates working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam are highly valued.