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

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is an internship at RSM, a leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, dedicated to instilling confidence in a world of change. RSM prides itself on an unrivaled culture and talent experience, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. This role offers the opportunity for an intern to develop strong working relationships with diverse clients, contribute to multiple team engagements, and foster comprehensive learning in tax planning, specifically within the Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) group’s Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team. The environment supports associates in performing at their best while integrating career and personal life.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Team: Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) – Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP)
• Mission: To develop technical and quality expertise in tax methods and periods while delivering excellent client service by assisting with tax planning, research, and project implementation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

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

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career intern working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with an Accounting Major and at least 90 credit hours completed.
• Experience: Required travel to assigned client locations and the ability to arrange for the use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work effectively on a team and multitask.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.