State and Local Tax - Sales and Use Intern - Summer 2027

RSM US LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Irvine, CA, seeks a State and Local Tax - Sales and Use Intern for Summer 2027. You will work with diverse clients, assisting on state and local tax planning, research, and client data analysis.

You<br>ll collaborate with teams to review tax processes, support software evaluations, and help identify efficiencies. Travel to client sites is required; a strong academic record and accounting major are desired.

Qualifications

• 90 credit hours completed.
• Working towards BA/BS degree or equivalent.
• Accounting major required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel to client locations is required with reliable transportation.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients.
• Completing tax planning and research tasks.
• Developing understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Reviewing client tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements.
• Collaborating with client IT personnel to obtain data for reporting and auditing.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Education

90 credit hours completed

BA/BS candidate in Accounting

Accounting major

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

State and Local Tax - Sales and Use Intern - Summer 2027

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.

State and Local Tax Intern

Position Description

At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

Examples of candidate's responsibilities include :

• Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients
• Comple ting tax planning and research tasks
• Developing an understanding of s tate and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements
• Reviewing client's current tax process es to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the client's procedures and reduce tax exposure
• Working with the client's information technology per sonnel to obtain data of historical purchasin g and sales to analyze for reporting requirements , audit procedures , and review f or potential refund or credits
• Assisting the client with evaluating sales /use tax software systems that meet their compliance needs and support the implementation process

Basic Q ualifications:

• 90 credit hours completed
• Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university
• Accounting Major
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

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.

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Compensation Range: $36 - $43 per hour

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