Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Intern - Summer 2025

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TAX INTERN – Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) – Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP)​

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Position Description ​

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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 Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP), 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 related to various items that affect the timing of income or deductions​

• Develop an understanding of client's business and industry to help identify tax planning ideas​

• Assist in implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, data gathering, analysis, computations, and preparation of tax filings​

• Document facts and positions and draft other technical memoranda​

• Communicate effectively and respond timely to internal and external requests to help drive the success of AMP engagements​

• Maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications

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Basic Qualifications: ​

• 90 credit hours completed ​

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

• Accounting Major​

• 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​

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 ​

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 ex