Private Client Services Associate - Fall 2027

RSM Canada LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Canada LLP is seeking a tax professional to serve high net worth families, estates, trusts and private foundations. You will develop client relationships, perform tax planning and prepare federal and local returns.

The role emphasizes advancing CPA credentials, strong Excel skills, and willingness to travel to client sites within a hybrid Canadian work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including 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.

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 a general understanding 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.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

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, inclusive 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Working withhigh net worthfamilies, closely held businesses, estates, trusts and private foundations
• Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needsand 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field from an accredited university
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to obtain a CPA or equivalent approved professional certification or designation

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html. 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.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation. 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].

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.

Compensation Range: $57,200 - $68,250

Why work at RSM?

At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.