State & Local Tax Associate — CPA Track & Travel

RSM US LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Tax Associate to integrate state and local tax services for diverse clients, complete planning and research tasks, and broaden knowledge of tax regulations and accounting pronouncements. You will review processes, collaborate with IT to access data, and help evaluate software systems for compliance.

Candidates should have a BA/BS in accounting, travel flexibility, and strong Excel, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Accounting major required.
• Travel to assigned client locations is required; must have reliable transportation.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• CPA exam in progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Travel to client locations

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong Excel skills

Teamwork

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Accounting major

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking a Tax Associate to integrate state and local tax services for diverse clients, complete planning and research tasks, and broaden knowledge of tax regulations and accounting pronouncements. You will review processes, collaborate with IT to access data, and help evaluate software systems for compliance.

Candidates should have a BA/BS in accounting, travel flexibility, and strong Excel, communication, and teamwork skills.