Tax Internship: AMP - Accounting Methods & Periods

RSM Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is offering an internship with the Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team. You will assist with tax planning, conduct client interviews, gather data, perform analyses, and help prepare tax filings for various engagements.

The role emphasizes understanding clients’ businesses, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining professional certifications through continuing education. Travel to client sites is required, and a 3.0 GPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 90 credit hours completed
• Working towards a BA/BS degree or equivalent from accredited university
• Accounting major required
• Travel to assigned client locations is required; access to reliable transportation
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning and research related to timing of income, deductions, capitalization, cost recovery and inventory
• Develop understanding of client's business and industry to identify tax planning ideas
• Assist in implementing multiple projects, including client interviews, data gathering, analysis, computations and tax filings
• Document facts and positions and draft technical memoranda
• Communicate effectively and respond to internal and external requests to drive AMP engagements
• Maintain competency through continuing education and certifications

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Teamwork

Education

90 credit hours completed

Pursuing BA/BS degree

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM is offering an internship with the Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team. You will assist with tax planning, conduct client interviews, gather data, perform analyses, and help prepare tax filings for various engagements.

The role emphasizes understanding clients’ businesses, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining professional certifications through continuing education. Travel to client sites is required, and a 3.0 GPA is preferred.