Tax Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods - Washington National Tax

Overview

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RSM’s Washington National Tax team is an experience-based group of distinguished tax professionals who track tax developments directly from the sources and immediately translate the information into how these changes impact our clients. With resources across the country and a physical presence in Washington, D.C., our team stays up to date on the latest developments in tax policy and tax developments.

Team members share their analysis of potential implications of new tax laws, Treasury regulations and IRS pronouncements through a regular cadence of articles, webcasts and newsletters and working closely with our engagement teams and clients.

• Provide quality review of Forms 3115, 1128, 970
• Research, address, and consult on technical issues specific to revenue and expense recognition, inventory, capitalization, and cost recovery
• Monitor the issuance of guidance by the government and courts and present / summarize guidance to the internal accounting methods group
• Assist with the development of internal and external thought leadership and continuing professional education courses
• Assist with research and drafting of opinions, technical memos, or similar types of guidance

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university
• One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active attorney license; or a pre‑approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements
• Minimum of six years of experience in public accounting, with a proven track record of practice building and project management, and demonstrated experience effectively identifying, selling, and delivering tax services to middle‑market business clients
• Proven track record of successful tax planning, including accelerated depreciation deductions through cost segregation, fixed assets, and repairs and maintenance analyses
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven capacity to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards
• Strong communication skills, including clear, professional, and effective interaction with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means
• Effective project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy and quality of work in a fast‑paced, client service environment
• Experience working effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including sitting for extended periods of time and working at a computer and other standard office equipment
• Capacity to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours, including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, with access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work extended and/or non‑standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

• 5+ years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory, or related tax-advisory field (ex: mergers & acquisitions, ASC 740)
• Master's in accounting or another business-related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM

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