Tax Senior Associate - Real Estate

Overview

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 culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients.

We are seeking a Tax Senior Associate for our Real Estate group. We serve a broad array of real‑estate owners, developers, and investors, including public and private companies, homebuilders, real‑estate opportunity funds, hotel companies, private‑equity firms, REITs, and brokerage companies. Our team works on key client issues in domestic federal taxation using AI and cutting‑edge technology, focusing on implementing tax strategies that align with the client’s business objectives.

• Preparing complex tax returns.
• Detailed review and analysis of tax returns.
• Interacting directly with clients to handle questions, planning, concerns, and other matters.
• Performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues.
• Developing, motivating, and training staff‑level and intern team members.
• Remaining up‑to‑date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Some travel may be required.

• BA/BS degree, preferably in accounting or a related field.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or a licensed JD.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public accounting environment.
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing returns.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Masters of Accounting.
• CPA, JD, LLM, or EA.
• Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm.
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation; review experience a plus.
• Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus.

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people, with flexibility to balance life’s demands while serving clients. Compensation range: $67,900 – $128,700. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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, 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 is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at  or send an email to

RSM does not intend to hire entry‑level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future. If you are a recent U.S. college or university graduate possessing 1–2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in the same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.