State & Local Tax Associate - Fall

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

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Accounting major
• 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
• 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, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast‑paced environment

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Compensation Range: $70,400 - $84,000.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. 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 require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration‑related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.

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At RSM, an employee’s 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.

RSM is an equal opportunity employer. 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.