Private Client Services Tax Associate - Fall 2023

Company: RSM
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Position Description
At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates 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:
Working with -high net worth -families, closely held businesses, estates, trusts and private foundations

Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needs -and - challenges

Completing tax planning and research
Preparing federal and state & local tax returns
Developing a general understating of reporting requirements of different entity structures and the compliance process
Increasing involvement in developing cutting edge tax ideas that could significantly lessen clients overall effective tax rates
Leveraging tax knowledge and understanding of the tax preparation process to bring work to completion for review
Demonstrating awareness of differing levels of assurance as it relates to tax positions taken through writing memoranda and other written documentation on complex tax issues for business and private tax clients
Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients
Basic -Qualifications:
Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university

Accounting major

Travel to assigned client locations -may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam -- -tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification

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
The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM's total rewards, visit our website at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.html.
If required by applicable law or client policy, you may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation.
You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.
Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.
RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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