Senior Associate 1 - SALT Operating Partnership

rsm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM India is seeking a SALT Senior Associate to join the USI practice, focusing on state and local tax for middle-market clients. The role involves reviewing state tax work papers, supervising pass-through tax compliance, and coordinating with the tax team on nexus studies and disclosures.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of US SALT experience, CPA/EA preferred, and strong analytical and Excel skills. The position is based in Bengaluru with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of US state and local tax experience (partnership tax returns).
• CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review state tax work papers and state tax returns.
• Manage and supervise completion of state tax compliance for pass-through entities.
• Oversee extensions, estimated payments, withholding and filings.
• Provide state tax consulting including nexus studies, apportionment and sourcing analysis, disclosures, and other consulting.
• Research and resolve technical state and local tax issues.
• Manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets.
• Coach and develop associates and senior associates with feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance

Tools

GoSystem

CCH Access

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.

TAX Senior Associate - SALT Operating Partnership
RSM is currently recruiting for a state and local tax (SALT) specialist who is experienced, active and self-motivated to join our dynamic, collaborative, and expanding SALT team at RSM's USI practice. RSM's collaborative and entrepreneurial culture allows a career-minded individual to be a first-choice counsel to middle-market executives.
Through the following roles, the ideal applicant will assist in the execution of our plan to offer the RSM client experience, focus on the middle market, empower passionate teams, and establish communities of RSM promoters:

Responsibilities:

• Review state tax work papers and state tax returns.
• Manage and supervise completion of state tax compliance for pass-through entities.
• Oversee technical review of extensions, estimated payments, withholding and composite tax calculations and associated state filings
• Ability to integrate with overall tax team to review state tax returns and provide state tax consulting - including nexus studies, apportionment and sourcing analysis, voluntary disclosures, and other state tax consulting.
• Research and resolve technical state and local tax issues.
• Manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets.
• Review state matrices and other client deliverables.
• Coach and develop associates and senior associates including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree (preferably B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance) from an accredited college/university
• 4 Years to 5 years of experience in US State and Local taxes Partnership tax returns
• Licensed CPA or Enrolled agent will be preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving, detail oriented and excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to manage and drive multiple engagements
• Familiarity with researching state tax laws and regulations
• Highly competent in using GoSystem and CCH Access
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications

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. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html .

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; 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 Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

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