TAX INTERN – Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) – Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP)

Job Description

About RSM

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. We pride ourselves on an unrivaled culture and talent experience, driven by our exceptional people, making RSM a compelling place for both clients and employees. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Position: Tax Intern – Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) – Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP)

Position Description

As a Tax Intern at RSM, you will collaborate with associates working with diverse companies across various industries. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with clients by understanding their unique businesses and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements, contributing to several aspects of each assignment, fostering a comprehensive learning experience. Our mutually respectful team environment is designed to help our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

As a member of our Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) group, specifically within Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP), your responsibilities will focus on two core concepts: developing your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service.

Examples Of The Candidate’s Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with tax planning and research related to various items that affect the timing of income or deductions.
• Develop an understanding of clients’ businesses and industries to help identify tax planning ideas.
• Assist in implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, data gathering, analysis, computations, and preparation of tax filings.
• Document facts and positions and draft other technical memoranda.
• Communicate effectively and respond timely to internal and external requests to help drive the success of AMP engagements.
• Maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications.

Basic Qualifications

• 90 credit hours completed.
• Working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Accounting Major.
• Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We provide flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

Compensation Range: $34 – $40 per hour

An employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, and location. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Other Disclosures

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

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