Senior Tax Controversy Associate — IRS & Appeals

RSM US LLP; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RSM US LLP's Washington National Tax (WNT) practice seeks a professional to join the Tax Controversy/Practice and Procedure team. You will advise clients and RSM professionals on IRS procedures and controversy matters, across examinations, appeals, and penalty abatements.

Your responsibilities include researching technical IRS issues, preparing communications to the IRS, and supporting Private Letter Ruling requests. A CPA or EA is preferred; hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior professionals with IRS examinations, IRS appeals matters.
• Research technical issues specific to IRS practice and procedural issues including tax, penalty and interest assessments, statutes of limitations 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.
• Assist senior professionals with preparation of Private Letter Ruling Requests.
• Participate in firm trainings.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Research and writing

Microsoft Excel

Client service

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM US LLP's Washington National Tax (WNT) practice seeks a professional to join the Tax Controversy/Practice and Procedure team. You will advise clients and RSM professionals on IRS procedures and controversy matters, across examinations, appeals, and penalty abatements.

Your responsibilities include researching technical IRS issues, preparing communications to the IRS, and supporting Private Letter Ruling requests. A CPA or EA is preferred; hybrid work arrangement is available.