Federal Tax Associate Fall 2027Winter 2028

RSM; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,400 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

RSM, a leading provider of professional services to the middle market, invites you to join our Private Client Services tax team. You will work with high net worth families, estates, trusts and private foundations, building strong client relationships while delivering tax planning and research.

You will prepare federal and state tax returns and grow expertise in diverse entity structures, staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business‑related field.
• Required coursework to sit for CPA exam, licensed JD or enrolled agent.
• CPA, JD or Enrolled Agent designation or equivalent.
• LL.M. in Taxation and/or Master’s in Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax planning and research.
• Prepare federal and state & local tax returns.
• Develop understanding of reporting requirements for different entity structures and compliance processes.
• Involve in developing cutting edge tax ideas to reduce clients’ effective tax rates.
• Provide documentation and memoranda on complex tax issues for clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent client relations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business‑related field

CPA/JD/Enrolled Agent coursework or designation

LL.M. in Taxation or Master’s in Taxation

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 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 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business‑related field
• Required coursework to sit for CPA exam, licensed JD or enrolled agent
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent client relation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for client service engagements
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and take ownership of assigned tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, JD or Enrolled Agent designation
• LL.M. in Taxation and/or Master’s in Taxation

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/working-at-rsm/benefits.

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 day request 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, additional information is available.

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: $70,400 - $84,000