Tax Intern – Tax Services

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

Job summary

RSM US LLP is offering a Summer 2027 Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Intern position. The internship will be based at client locations with travel required, performing tax planning, research, and return preparation across multiple tax areas.

Excel proficiency and strong communication are essential as you collaborate with a tax specialty team. The program targets students pursuing an Accounting degree with at least 90 credits completed, ready to travel to assigned client locations, and able to

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Accounting degree with 90 credits completed.
• Entry-level travel-ready with reliable transportation.
• Proficient in Excel; strong written and verbal communication; team player; multitask.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning and tax research for clients.
• Prepare federal and state and local tax returns.
• Collaborate with tax specialty team on various projects.
• Travel to client locations as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Accounting degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Tone:

Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Intern – Summer 2027 | RSM US LLP

This is a summer 2027 internship at RSM US LLP, primarily based at client locations requiring travel. RSM is the leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, focused on instilling confidence and empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. This role is crucial for an individual eager to contribute to diverse tax specialty areas, assisting clients through comprehensive tax planning, research, and return preparation. You will join an environment designed to inspire and empower both personal and professional growth.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Location: Various client locations (travel required)
• Pay: $36–$43 hourly
• Team: Collaborates within a tax specialty team covering various areas.
• Mission: Contributes to client service by performing tax planning, research, and return preparation across multiple tax specialty areas.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with a team specializing in diverse tax areas, including accounting for income taxes, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, and private client services.
• Tax Planning and Research: Execute tax planning initiatives and conduct thorough tax research for various client needs.
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare accurate federal and state & local tax returns.
• Regulatory Understanding: Develop and apply an understanding of current tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Working towards a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Accounting from an accredited university, with 90 credit hours completed.
• Experience: Entry-level role requiring reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned client locations.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively on a team; capacity to multitask efficiently.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.