2027 Elevate Program and 2028 International Business Tax Intern

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Power Your Future: Elevate is RSM's premier early career program, designed for high-performing accounting students who are leaders on their campuses and in their communities, with a passion for learning and growth

Through a dynamic three-day leadership conference and year-long development experience, participants will build lasting relationships with RSM professionals and peers from across the country while strengthening critical skills in communication, collaboration, business acumen, executive presence, technology and professional networking. Elevate provides meaningful opportunities to deepen industry knowledge, enhance leadership capabilities and develop the confidence needed to make an immediate impact in your internship and future career.

Conference:

Participate in a three-day leadership conference in one of RSM’s major office locations from January 5th – 8th, 2027 All travel and expenses for conference participation will be covered by RSM upon admittance into the program.

Continued development:

After completion of the Elevate conference, you’ll receive an opportunity to participate in continued development experiences designed to accelerate your professional growth through experiences that build the skills, relationships and business acumen needed to succeed at RSM and beyond.

• Talent experience – Build meaningful connections with RSM professionals, firm leaders and peers while strengthening your communication, collaboration, networking and professional presence.

• Skill development – Enhance critical skills in business acumen, problem-solving, presentation, feedback, time management and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

• Client experience – Develop industry knowledge and gain insight into the middle market through interactive experiences that strengthen relationship-building, communication and collaboration skills. Participants will explore how RSM professionals collaborate to deliver value and help clients address complex business challenges.

Program requirements:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in accounting.

• Have an anticipated full-time associate start date of Fall 2029 or Winter 2030.

• Have demonstrated involvement and leadership in student organizations on campus and in their community. 

• Be a team player with strong communication skills who is motivated to work in a fast-paced environment with a desire to be client focused and learn how to provide skilled advisory services

• Maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA (preferred)

By applying for the Power Your Future: Elevate program, you are also applying for an RSM client service internship.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TAX INTERN

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Position Description​

At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. ​

Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include: ​

• Providing clients with strategic, integrated tax solutions focused on outbound and inbound structuring​

• Demonstrating a general knowledge of foreign tax credits​

• Completing tax planning and research ​

• Developing an understanding of worldwide tax minimization, transfer pricing, and accounting for income taxes​

• Assisting with IFRS/GAAP convergence and foreign assignment planning  ​

• Working with businesses around the world to build successful cross-border tax strategies​

Basic Qualifications: ​

• 90 credit hours completed ​(at time of internship)

• Working towards B.A. / B.S. / J.D. degree or equivalent from accredited university  ​

• Accounting Major​

• Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations​

Preferred Qualifications: ​

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  ​

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel ​

• Ability to work effectively on a team ​

• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment ​