Tax Senior Associate 1 - Accounting Methods and Periods

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Senior Associate – Accounting Methods and Periods (AMP)

RSM US LLP is looking for a Senior Associate to join our AMP team in India offices.  As a member of our CIM group, working specifically with Tax 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:

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of AMP projects supervised by regional and WNT AMP specialists, including revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP, and cost recovery tax accounting method changes.
• Develop an understanding of client's business and become a "functional expert" in the area of research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums.
• Assist with drafting technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests.
• Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include technical discussions with clients, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources.
• Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate.
• Help drive the success of multiple CIM engagements, primarily related to AMP in addition to R&D tax credit studies and Tangible Property Services (TPS), as appropriate.
• Perform tax planning and research, resolving complex tax issues, and communicating recommendations to clients.
• Generate and sustain client relationships.
• Develop, motivate, and train staff.
• Stay current on tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry.
• Bachelor's Degree (Accounting) or equivalent from an accredited university
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel and Access
• Ability to work closely with the Onshore team to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Advance Excel skills are mandatory.
• Experience in tax research and experience working for large national accounting firm in a specialized practice area.
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA / EA exam - associates have an opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification.
• Masters in Accounting or other business-related field; MBA, JD/LLM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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/india.html.  

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