Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

RSM; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to middle-market clients worldwide. The tax practice in Indianapolis offers exposure to a broad range of tax specialties and hands-on client work.

As a tax professional, you will prepare federal and state tax returns, assist with planning and research, and learn accounting methods, credits, and incentives while collaborating with a team on client engagements. The role supports growth and CPA-hour opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Accounting major required.
• Travel to assigned client locations is required with reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.

Responsibilities

• Working on a team that focuses on a wide range of tax specialty areas. This can include accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Completing tax planning and research.
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns.
• Understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

Skills

Travel to client locations

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Education

B.A. or B.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.

Responsibilities:

• Working on a team that focuses on a wide range of tax specialty areas. This can include accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation,private client services,and not for profit organizations.
• Completing tax planning and research
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns
• Understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. orB.S.degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Accounting major
• Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to thoselocations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MicrosoftExcel
• Ability to work effectively on ateam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam—tax associateshave the opportunity toobtain the audit hours required for fullcertification

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 dayrequest 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.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

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: $61,600 - $73,500