Tax Senior Associate - Private Company

RSMs Private Company team is looking for a dynamic Tax Senior Associate to join our expanding Business Tax practice. At RSM, our Private Company practice is rooted in strong relationships based on a deep understanding of what matters most to our clients. Our team of first choice advisors is aligned to focus on closely held businesses and their owners. Our Private Company professional may also support ultra-high net worth individuals and small family offices. We take a holistic approach to advising our clients and in doing so we collaborate with our clients team of professional advisors to develop tailored comprehensive solutions.

Our community of professionals is focused on your success. Our leadership team and other professionals will support you and your development through:

• Exposure to strategic tax planning, business advisory and compliance work
• A customized well-defined career path to match your professional goals
• Access to specialized trainings and programs, cutting edge technology, annual goal setting, career advisors and coaches with real time feedback for developmental growth

Our team focuses on helping our business owners protect and grow their biggest asset, the business. We collaborate with our clients, industry experts, and specialists throughout RSM to reach these goals.

Our impact reaches business owners through business and tax planning at all stages of the business life cycle to help owners, and their families achieve their long-term goals. As a Tax Senior Associate, you will be responsible for the following, which are focused on your technical expertise, and ability to lead a collaborative team dedicated to excellent client service:

Responsibilities:

• Prepare complex Partnership, S Corporation, C Corporation, individual and fiduciary tax returns
• Detailed review and analysis of tax returns
• Performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues
• Develop, motivate, and train Staff and Intern level team members
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required (varies based on location, line of business and client need)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or business-related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on taxation
• Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, EA or a licensed JD
• Experience preparing and reviewing returns
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work in a collaborative team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Accounting, Masters of Taxation or MBA preferred
• Active CPA, JD/LLM, or EA
• Experience with private client or business taxation with a desire to grow skills in the Private Company arena
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.Learn more about our total rewards at .

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.

At RSM, an employees 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.