Federal Tax Associate - Hybrid, CPA Path

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

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.