Tax Senior Associate 1 - State & Local Tax, Asset Management

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM is seeking an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated state and local tax specialist to join our dynamic, collaborative and expanding SALT team. RSM’s collaborative and entrepreneurial culture provides a career-focused individual with the opportunity to be a first-choice advisor to middle market leaders. The ideal candidate will help execute our strategy to deliver the RSM client experience, focus on the middle market, empower passionate teams and build communities of RSM promoters through the following

• Delivery of profitable SALT services to our clients that appropriately utilize firm and client resources. 

• Providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations with tax advice and consultation that enable clients to increase shareholder value. 
• The primary focus of this position will be state income and franchise taxes, but there will be regular exposure to sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and due diligence reviews. 
• Research and resolve technical state and local tax issues. 
• Prepare technical memoranda, matrices and other client deliverables. 
• Manage tax assignments and related projects. 

• Plan and coordinate the flow of information with the client. 
• Review work papers and state tax returns. 
• Participate in the billing and collection process. 
• Expected to recognize opportunities for providing additional services to clients, marketing technical specialty or expertise to clients. 

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of two (2+) years of state and local tax experience, in a public accounting firm, a corporate tax department, or a law firm 
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or other closely related business degree from an accredited college/university 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, Masters of Accounting, MBA, or LLM in Taxation  
• Knowledge of a broad range of state and local tax matters in various industries 

• Able to manage multiple engagements 
• Excellent research and writing skills 

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.