Federal Tax Associate — Flexible Schedule

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

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.