Tax Senior Associate 1, International Tax

RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM in India seeks a tax professional with 2–4 years of experience to lead engagements for US international clients from Kolkata. You will interact with clients, manage work streams, and help drive revenue.

The role requires strong tax knowledge, CPA/EA certification, and the ability to stay current on global tax rules. You\'ll mentor staff and collaborate across practices.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of tax advisory experience at a Big 4 or large firm.
• Strong knowledge of US international tax issues, including CFCs and PFICs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enrolled Agent or CPA certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise tax engagements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Be client facing and contribute to revenue growth.
• Review and summarize complex tax returns (e.g., 5471, 8865, 8858).
• Ensure compliance with international reporting and filings.
• Develop staff and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Client facing

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Master's in accounting/finance

MBA or MCOM with Finance/Accounting

CPA/EA Certification mandatory

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

CCH Access

Microsoft Office

BNA

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.

Experience – 2 to 4 years

Position responsibilities include:

• Managing and driving the success of multiple engagements across different jurisdictions
• Be client facing and grow practice.
• Be responsible for revenue generation and managing a book of business.
• Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Keeping lines of communication open with staff and clients
• Ability to manage within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high-level of client satisfaction.
• Anticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise
• Initiating "cross selling" business to other practices
• Promoting new ideas and business & tax solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
• Developing an understanding of client's business or family structure & investments, and becoming a "functional expert" in the area
• Keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications.
• Providing appropriate and timely performance feedback to those supervised
• Develop, motivate, and train staff level and intern team members.
• Detailed review and analysis of Tax returns
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.
• Performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience working for a Big 4 or large national, regional, or local accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of complex tax issues, particularly with US International clients and CFC attribution analysis and a working knowledge of international reporting and filings, including PFICs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information and tax laws.
• Master’s degree in accounting and/or finance
• Strong experience with Global employer policies, tax equalizations, gross-up calculations, tax compensation review, foreign compensation reviews
• Understanding assignment policies, additional foreign forms.
• Experience in the review of tax returns such as 5471, 8865, 8858, 8890, 8991, 8992, 1118, 1116, 5472, 7004, K-1’s etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information and tax laws.
• Proficient use of technology, including Adobe Acrobat, CCH Access, Microsoft Office, BNA, etc.
• Enrolled Agent/CPA Certificate are Mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or MCOM with Finance and/or Accounting as the Core subjects (preferable).

Microsoft Skills

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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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.