State & Local Tax Intern (Sales & Use)

RSM; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking interns to work with mid-sized and large companies across industries in San Francisco, providing hands-on experience in state and local tax services. You’ll collaborate on multiple engagements, build client relationships, and learn to integrate tax planning with reporting requirements.

The program emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and balancing personal and professional life, with opportunities to contribute to client projects and gain exposure to real-world tax challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Ability to travel to client locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with state and local tax services for clients.
• Perform tax planning and research tasks.
• Learn state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Review clients' tax processes to identify inefficiencies and improve procedures.
• Collaborate with client IT teams to gather data for reporting and audits.
• Assist in evaluating sales/use tax software systems for compliance and implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

90 credit hours completed

BA/BS in progress

Accounting major

Job description

RSM is seeking interns to work with mid-sized and large companies across industries in San Francisco, providing hands-on experience in state and local tax services. You’ll collaborate on multiple engagements, build client relationships, and learn to integrate tax planning with reporting requirements.

The program emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and balancing personal and professional life, with opportunities to contribute to client projects and gain exposure to real-world tax challenges.