Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2027)

rsm; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Tax Associate in Melbourne, Australia, to work with high-net-worth families and closely held businesses. You’ll perform tax planning, research, and prepare federal/state tax returns while building strong client relationships and staying current on relevant tax legislation.

The role supports a hybrid work model and requires CPA progress toward certification, with travel to client locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Accounting major.
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with high-net-worth families, closely held businesses, estates, trusts and private foundations.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needs and challenges.
• Completing tax planning and research.
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns.
• Developing an understanding of reporting requirements of different entity structures and the compliance process.
• Increasing involvement in developing tax ideas to reduce clients’ tax rates.
• Bringing work to completion for review using tax knowledge and documentation.
• Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong Excel skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

Examples of the candidate's responsibilities include:

• Working with high-net-worth families, closely held businesses, estates, trusts and private foundations
• Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needs and challenges
• Completing tax planning and research
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns
• Developing a general understating of reporting requirements of different entity structures and the compliance process
• Increasing involvement in developing cutting edge tax ideas that could significantly lessen clients overall effective tax rates
• Leveraging tax knowledge and understanding of the tax preparation process to bring work to completion for review
• Demonstrating awareness of differing levels of assurance as it relates to tax positions taken through writing memoranda and other written documentation on complex tax issues for business and private tax clients
• Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Accounting major
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

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.

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 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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail] .

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.

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