Tax Intern – Taxation Services

RSM; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Federal Tax Services Intern for Winter 2027 in a hybrid, office-aligned role. You'll support federal and state tax services, complete planning, research, and return preparation for a range of clients and specialties.

Ideal candidates are accounting majors with at least 90 credits, strong Excel skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities, plus teamwork and multitasking. A 3.0 GPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS with Accounting major and 90 credit hours completed.
• Strong Excel skills and proficient written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and multitask across tasks.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Team collaboration on diverse tax specialty areas including corporate and individual taxation.
• Perform tax planning and research tasks to support client needs.
• Prepare federal and state/local tax returns for various entities and individuals.
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements to ensure compliance.

Skills

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Federal Tax Services Intern - Winter 2027 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:

This is a seasonal/temporary internship position at RSM US LLP, aligning with a hybrid workstyle tied to an RSM office. RSM is the leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, with a purpose to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. This role is crucial for supporting the firm's diverse tax services, contributing to client success, and developing a foundational understanding of tax regulations and accounting practices. Interns are integral to fostering an environment that inspires and empowers professional growth.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: Hybrid - aligned to an RSM office
• Pay: $34-$40 hourly
• Mission: Support federal and state tax services by completing planning, research, and return preparation for a wide range of clients and specialty areas.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You'll Actually Do

• Team Collaboration: Work on a team focusing on diverse tax specialty areas including corporate taxation, individual taxation, and accounting for income taxes.
• Tax Operations: Complete tax planning and research tasks to support client needs and compliance efforts.
• Return Preparation: Prepare federal and state & local tax returns for various entities and individuals.
• Regulatory Interpretation: Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements to ensure accurate and compliant service delivery.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with an Accounting Major. Must have completed 90 credit hours.
• Experience: Requires access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation for travel to assigned client locations.
• Skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively on a team; ability to multitask effectively.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.