Tax - Senior Associate ITAX GES

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RSM’s Global Employer Services first-choice advisory team provides our clients with expertise in remote working analysis and solutions, tax consulting and compliance, global equity tracking, assignment planning, business travelers, and social security. RSM GES professionals take the complexity and stress out of managing these for our clients.

As a Global Employer Services Tax Senior Associate you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts; your technical & quality Expertise, and delivering excellent client service:

• Prepare tax returns, tax equalizations, and other global compensation
• Prepare and review international assignment-related calculations such as tax cost projections
• Review global compensation for US tax reporting purposes
• Demonstrate solid understanding and remain up to date on tax codes, regulations, rulings, and case law
• Provide training and leadership to associates
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.
• Stays alert to client needs that may result in growth opportunities for the firm and communicates to client service coordinator
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
• Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam –or a licensed JD
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a public accounting environment
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Experience preparing and reviewing returns
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, EA or active lawyer license
• Experience with expatriate or individual tax
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, review experience a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit

REIMAGINING FLEXBILITY – RSM’s goal is to offer flexibility in when, where and how you work to help you manage your unique professional and personal priorities while still delivering excellent RSM experiences for your clients, colleagues and communities.

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/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; 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 US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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 call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.