Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Associate - Fall 2025/Winter 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, 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.

​​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. ​

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As a member of our CIM group, working specifically with Federal Credits and Incentives (FCI) you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts: your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service:​

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Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include: ​

• Assist with tax planning and research, as it relates to the Research and Development (R&D) credit, and other federal credits and incentives. ​

• Assist in implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources​

• Assist with drafting opinion letters and writing other technical memoranda​

• Develop an understanding of client's business​

• Help drive the success of multiple R&D, or federal credits engagements​

• Maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications ​

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Basic Qualifications: ​

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university ​

• 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 ​

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred ​

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Preferred Qualifications: ​

• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam ​

• 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 

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.

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; 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 ser