Tax Sr Associate, Compensation & Benefits

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Understanding the impact of existing tax laws is hard enough, and new legislation, judicial decisions and administrative authority compound the challenges. Professionals in RSM's Washington National Tax (WNT) office advise clients and RSM client engagement teams with respect to complex issues across a wide range of tax specialty practice areas. WNT is seeking an experienced professional to join its Compensation and Benefits team.

In this role, you will assist clients and RSM professionals across the firm with respect to everything compensation related including executive compensation, fringe benefits, and other payroll-related tax issues with a focus in equity and transaction-related compensation issues.

 Specific responsibilities will include:

• Research, address, and consult on issues specific to employee benefits and compensation and prepare related written communications
• Draft internal and external tax communications discussing new developments regarding compensation and benefit tax matters.
• Work with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other technical matters such as corporate taxation and partnerships.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed CPA or J.D./LL.M. with interest in Compensation & Benefits
• Minimum of two years of experience in compensation and benefits, M&A, payroll or federal taxation
• Masters in Tax or LL.M.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  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.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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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, exc