State and Local Tax Associate
RSM US LLP
About the Role
State and Local Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028) at RSM US LLP.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients
- Completing tax planning and research tasks
- Developing an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements
- Reviewing client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the clients’ procedures and reduce tax exposure
- Working with the client’s information technology personnel to obtain data of historical purchasing and sales to analyze for reporting requirements, audit procedures, and review for potential refund or credits
- Assisting the client with evaluating sales/use tax software systems that meet their compliance needs and support the implementation process
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Accounting major
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- 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.
- No sponsorship will be provided for this role.
Qualifications
- Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
- Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam - tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work effectively on a team
- Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment