Hybrid Tax Controversy Senior Associate (IRS)

RSM US LLP; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP, a leading professional services firm, seeks a Tax Controversy professional to advise clients and internal teams on IRS procedures and controversy matters. The role supports the Washington National Tax office with cross-functional collaboration across tax specialty areas.

You will research technical issues, prepare communications to IRS, and work on account issues, reconciliations, and Private Letter Ruling requests. The position requires CPA eligibility and strong Excel skills.

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 of two 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.

Responsibilities

• Research, address, and consult on technical issues specific to IRS practice and procedural issues including tax, penalty and interest assessments, statutes of limitation for refunds and assessments, missed elections, and IRS examination and IRS appeals matters.
• Prepare written communications to the IRS regarding penalty abatement requests.
• Working on the IRS account issues, corrections and reconciliations.
• Prepare Private Letter Ruling Requests.
• Work with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other technical matters such as corporate taxation, partnerships, international tax, mergers and acquisitions.
• Participate in firm trainings.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Client service

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM US LLP, a leading professional services firm, seeks a Tax Controversy professional to advise clients and internal teams on IRS procedures and controversy matters. The role supports the Washington National Tax office with cross-functional collaboration across tax specialty areas.

You will research technical issues, prepare communications to IRS, and work on account issues, reconciliations, and Private Letter Ruling requests. The position requires CPA eligibility and strong Excel skills.