State and Local Tax Intern - Summer 2026

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.

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 candidate’s responsibilities include:​

• Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients ​

• Completing tax planning and research tasks​

• Developing an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements  ​

• Reviewing client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the clients’ procedures and reduce tax exposure​
• Working with the client’s information technology personnel to obtain data of historical purchasing and sales to analyze for reporting requirements, audit procedures, and review for potential refund or credits  ​
• Assisting the client with evaluating sales/use tax software systems that meet their compliance needs and support the implementation process​

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Basic Qualifications: ​

• 90 credit hours completed ​

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

• Accounting Major​

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills​

• 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.​

• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred​

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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 ​

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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 nurs