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Tax Senior Associate - Accounting Methods and Periods

RSM US

RSM US

Accounting & Finance
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Posted on Dec 17, 2024

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, inclusive 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.

Are you looking for a change? We have an opportunity to leverage your federal tax experiences to elevate your career, by joining the tax accounting methods advisory team. As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group, you will be responsible for providing tax consulting and advisory services around the timing of recognizing revenue, expense, capitalization, cost recovery and inventory accounting – whether based on regulatory change, tax planning/optimization, liquidity or preparation for a transaction. These services include accounting method reviews, the filing of accounting method or period changes, participating in M&A structuring and diligence, writing of technical advice memorandums, researching technical filing positions and broadly interacting with both internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders.

You will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts: your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service:

  • Supervision of AMP project delivery supported by regional and Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists, including overall changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP, Section 174 R&E expenditures, tax impact of ASC 842, qualified small business taxpayers, and cost recovery tax accounting method changes

  • Overseeing, mentoring, and project managing a team of subordinates (interns, associates, rotators)

  • Develop an understanding of client's business and become a "functional expert" in the area

  • Research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums

  • Assist with drafting technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests

  • Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include technical discussions with clients, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources

  • Provides timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations

  • Ensures professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate

  • Help drive the success of multiple CIM engagements, primarily related to AMP in addition to other Federal Credit or Incentives studies (FCI) and Tangible Property Services (TPS), as appropriate

  • Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university

  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft business suite

  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time (when COVID-19 travel restrictions are no longer in place)

  • Ability to work effectively on a team

  • Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certification as CPA or state bar admission

  • 1-2 years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory

  • Masters in Accounting or other business related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer 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.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

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: $72,600 - $137,500

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.