Tax Supervisor, Tangible Property & Cost Segregation

RSM US LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,500 - 164,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Austin, Texas is seeking a Tax Supervisor in the Tangible Property Services group to analyze fixed assets and depreciation, perform cost segregation studies, and oversee associates for high-quality deliverables.

You will review construction costs, maintain asset depreciation, and mentor staff while engaging with clients. The role requires travel, strong Excel skills, and a bachelor’s in a related field with 4+ years of experience; CPA or EA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, accounting, or business management from an accredited university.
• Minimum four years of related experience in construction engineering or management, construction cost estimating, cost segregation, or capital assets accounting and depreciation.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings.
• Knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, construction documentation, and cost estimating techniques.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional interaction with firm personnel and clients.
• Effective project management skills, including managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a professional office environment and at client sites.
• Reliable onsite presence during core business hours and travel to client sites as required.
• Flexibility to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses of building construction project costs and acquired properties (cost segregation studies).
• Perform quantity takeoffs from blueprints, construction cost estimating, review and analyze invoices, inspect facilities, and draft client reports.
• Review capital maintenance, repair, and improvement expenditures for proper tax treatment and maintain asset depreciation in software.
• Review historical depreciation schedules, develop import files, reconcile data between book and tax, and update asset records.
• Train TPStax associates and seniors, developing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Research and apply tax guidance to tangible property matters for clients.
• Frequent 10% to 20% travel and direct client contact are expected.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Communication skills

Client service

Analytical thinking

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, accounting, or business management

Tools

Fixed asset management software

Job description

RSM US LLP in Austin, Texas is seeking a Tax Supervisor in the Tangible Property Services group to analyze fixed assets and depreciation, perform cost segregation studies, and oversee associates for high-quality deliverables.

You will review construction costs, maintain asset depreciation, and mentor staff while engaging with clients. The role requires travel, strong Excel skills, and a bachelor’s in a related field with 4+ years of experience; CPA or EA preferred.