Tax Services Intern

About RSM US LLP

RSM US LLP is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, dedicated to instilling confidence in a world of change. Their purpose is to empower clients and people to realize their full potential. They foster an environment that inspires and empowers individuals to thrive both personally and professionally, recognizing the unique contributions of each team member.

The Tax Services Intern Role

As a Tax Services Intern at RSM, you will collaborate with large and small companies across various industries. You will build strong working relationships with clients by understanding their businesses and unique challenges. Interns are involved in multiple team engagements annually, contributing to several aspects of each assignment, not just a single component. RSM promotes a mutually respectful team environment, enabling associates to perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team focused on diverse tax specialty areas, including accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Completing tax planning and research activities.
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns.
• Developing a strong understanding of tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of 90 credit hours.
• Currently pursuing a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Accounting Major required.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations is necessary. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to these locations.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. They prioritize flexibility in schedules, empowering employees to balance life's demands while maintaining client service excellence. More information on total rewards can be found at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

Key skills/competency

• Tax Preparation
• Tax Research
• Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Corporate Taxation
• State & Local Tax
• Client Service