State & Local Tax Intern: Planning, Compliance & Travel

RSM; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RSM is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience with state and local tax services while working with clients across various industries. You’ll build relationships, contribute to multiple engagements, and develop a broad understanding of tax planning, research, and compliance tasks.

The role requires completing 90 credit hours, pursuing a BA/BS in accounting, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Travel to client locations is required, and Excel proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Pursuing BA/BS degree with an accounting major and at least 90 completed credit hours.

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 reduce tax exposure.
• Collaborating with client IT to obtain data for reporting, audits, and potential refunds or credits.
• Assisting clients with evaluating sales/use tax software systems.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Accounting major

90 credit hours completed

Pursuing BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience with state and local tax services while working with clients across various industries. You’ll build relationships, contribute to multiple engagements, and develop a broad understanding of tax planning, research, and compliance tasks.

The role requires completing 90 credit hours, pursuing a BA/BS in accounting, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Travel to client locations is required, and Excel proficiency is expected.