Federal Tax Planning & Compliance Associate

RSM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is hiring for a tax associate role in the United States, requiring a bachelor’s degree in accounting and travel to client locations. The position emphasizes tax specialty work, planning, and return preparation across federal, state, and local taxes. CPA exam progression is encouraged, with opportunities to gain audit hours.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on client service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A. or B.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 those locations
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam—tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment

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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

CPA exam in progress

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM is hiring for a tax associate role in the United States, requiring a bachelor’s degree in accounting and travel to client locations. The position emphasizes tax specialty work, planning, and return preparation across federal, state, and local taxes. CPA exam progression is encouraged, with opportunities to gain audit hours.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on client service and compliance.