Tax Associate - Partner Returns

We are the 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. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. Position Description : At RSM, Tax Associates working in our Partner Returns Group develop strong working relationships with our U.S. partners built on understanding their needs and challenges. Tax Associates work face-to-face with our partners and team members during the entire compliance process. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our Tax Associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. Requirements : Working with the high-net-worth firm’s U.S. partners. Preparing medium/complex federal, state, and local tax returns. Working on returns with multiple state filings, with knowledge of state pass-through entity tax, state tax credits, reverse tax credit, and any state specific additional credits and deductions. Reconciling amounts in documentation provided by partners and identifying inconsistencies. Leveraging tax knowledge and understanding of the tax preparation process to bring work to completion for review. Staying current on tax legislation relevant to partners. Demonstrating awareness of differing levels of assurance as it relates to tax positions taken through written documentation on complex tax issues. Qualifications and Experience: 0-2 years’ experience in public accounting with an emphasis in High Net-Worth Taxation. Degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s in Taxation a plus). Ability to deal with highly confidential information. Ability to prioritize tasks based on comparative importance and urgency. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to work effectively on a team. Possess a strong desire to learn. Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment. At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits . We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs. 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 will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information. At RSM, 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, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $58,600 - $96,800