Tax Controversy Senior Associate — Hybrid & Client-Focused

RSM US LLP; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a professional to join its National Tax Controversy/Practice and Procedure team in Washington National Tax. You will advise clients and engagement teams on complex IRS procedural and controversy issues, handling accounts, abatements, examinations, and private letter ruling requests.

The role requires a CPA or bar eligibility, at least two years of tax experience, and strong Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with client site travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Will have completed all educational requirements for CPA licensure eligibility in the state in which you'll reside or completed all requirements to sit for the Bar exam, by start date.
• Minimum of two years of tax experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within deadlines and standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients.

Responsibilities

• Research, address, and consult on technical issues specific to IRS practice and procedural issues including tax, penalty and interest assessments, statutes of limitation 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.
• Prepare Private Letter Ruling Requests.
• Work with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other technical matters such as corporate taxation, partnerships, international tax, mergers and acquisitions.
• Participate in firm trainings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking a professional to join its National Tax Controversy/Practice and Procedure team in Washington National Tax. You will advise clients and engagement teams on complex IRS procedural and controversy issues, handling accounts, abatements, examinations, and private letter ruling requests.

The role requires a CPA or bar eligibility, at least two years of tax experience, and strong Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with client site travel as needed.