Tax Methods & Periods Supervisor — Hybrid & AMP Focus

Financeroles; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM’s Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group seeks a tax consulting professional to advise on revenue recognition, cost recovery, inventory accounting and related methods for middle‑market clients. The role focuses on AMP projects, including 481(a) adjustments, tax provisions, and IRS interactions, with opportunities to mentor others.

Minimum qualifications include a four‑year tax background, CPA licensure eligibility in the state of residence or completion of all requirements to sit for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business‑related fields such as Accounting, Economics, or Finance or a Bachelor of Science that includes computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics from an accredited university
• Completion of CPA licensure eligibility in the state of residence or completion of all requirements to sit for the Bar exam by the start date
• Minimum of four years of tax experience
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven capacity to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards
• Strong communication skills, including clear, professional, and effective interaction with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means
• Effective project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy and quality of work in a fast‑paced, client service environment
• Experience working effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including sitting for extended periods of time and working at a computer and other standard office equipment
• Capacity to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours, including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, with access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work extended and/or non‑standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

Responsibilities

• Identification, project management, and initial technical review of AMP projects, supported by Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists, including overall changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP/LIFO, capitalization/cost recovery, Section 174 R&E expenditures, leasing engagements, strategic method review projects, and impacts of transactions/mergers on methods
• Manage delivery of AMP projects (typically automatic or advanced consent changes), including calculation of 481(a) adjustments, impact on tax provisions/reserves, and IRS exam support, while managing teams of 2-4 professionals
• Understand financial accounting(GAAP; IFRS)and current financial accounting pronouncements
• Review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures,tax opinions, positions, andresponses to IRS inquiries and Ruling requests
• Train, mentor,and develop professionals through formal mentorship roles and informal interactions
• Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues by identifying opportunities to collaborate and integrate with other lines of business, promoting an integrated approach to client service
• Coordinate with multiple teams to successfully deliver on advisory engagements, primarily AMP in addition to Federal Credit & Incentives (FCI), Tangible Property Services (TPS), and Energy & Excise (E&E) analyses, as appropriate
• Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client service

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related fields

Tools

Excel

Job description

RSM’s Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group seeks a tax consulting professional to advise on revenue recognition, cost recovery, inventory accounting and related methods for middle‑market clients. The role focuses on AMP projects, including 481(a) adjustments, tax provisions, and IRS interactions, with opportunities to mentor others.

Minimum qualifications include a four‑year tax background, CPA licensure eligibility in the state of residence or completion of all requirements to sit for