Energy & Excise Tax Lead — Advisory Services

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Chicago seeks a Tax professional to advise clients on federal energy credits and excise tax issues, performing computations, research, and documentation for energy incentives.

You will lead project tasks, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients while leveraging Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to deliver high-quality tax solutions. CPA licensure eligibility is required by start date, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university
• Will have completed all educational requirements for CPA licensure eligibility in the state in which you'll reside or completed all requirements to sit for the Bar exam, by start date
• Minimum four years of tax experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• Part of a collaborative team advising clients on federal energy credits and excise tax issues.
• Research, address, and consult on technical issues.
• Prepare/review credit computations, workpapers, tax opinions, and supporting materials for energy and excise taxes and clean energy incentives.
• Understand credit utilization issues including general business credit limitation, other limitations, and risk limitations.
• Understand preparation programs and processes; train staff on programs and processes to produce accurate output.
• Serve as in-charge on projects; oversee day-to-day tasks, delegate to staff, and coordinate with clients.
• Analyze and understand the materiality and risk of a problem/issue and discuss solutions and implications with manager/partner.
• Use experience and knowledge of industry trends to identify opportunities to extend additional tax services and work with others on the team to present and deliver to clients.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficient in creating Pivot Tables and other relevant advanced Excel functions where specialization deems appropriate.

Skills

Client communication

Project management

Research

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure eligibility

Bar exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Pivot Tables

Job description

RSM US LLP in Chicago seeks a Tax professional to advise clients on federal energy credits and excise tax issues, performing computations, research, and documentation for energy incentives.

You will lead project tasks, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients while leveraging Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to deliver high-quality tax solutions. CPA licensure eligibility is required by start date, with travel as needed.