State and Local Tax Associate – State and Local Tax (SALT)

Job Description

State and Local Tax – Income Franchise Associate – (January 2027) | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at RSM US LLP, operating with a hybrid workstyle aligned to an RSM office. 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 for empowering clients and people to realize their full potential, contributing to an environment that inspires personal and professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Aligned to an RSM office
• Pay: $74800–$89250 yearly
• Mission: Identify inefficiencies in client tax processes, provide enhancements, and ensure compliance with state and local tax regulations through planning, research, and data analysis.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Service Integration: Integrate state and local tax services seamlessly with existing clients, enhancing their overall tax strategy.
• Tax Expertise: Conduct thorough tax planning and research tasks, staying current with relevant state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Process Optimization: Review client tax processes to identify inefficiencies, then propose and implement enhancements to improve procedures and minimize tax exposure.
• Data Analysis: Collaborate with client information technology personnel to acquire and analyze historical purchasing and sales data for reporting requirements, audit preparation, and identifying potential refunds or credits.
• Software Implementation: Provide support to clients in evaluating sales/use tax software systems that align with their compliance needs and assist throughout the implementation process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university with an Accounting major. This is an early career role.
• Experience: No specific years of professional experience are required. However, the role necessitates travel to assigned client locations, for which candidates must have access to and arrange for the use of reliable modes of transportation.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer proficiency including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, and strong organizational skills for multitasking.
• Bonus: Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam, with the opportunity for tax associates to obtain the audit hours required for full certification. A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred for academic qualification.