Tax Senior Associate 1 - Partner Returns

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Senior Associate

Position Description 

At RSM, Senior Associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Senior 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 Senior Associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. 

Requirements:

• Working with high-net-worth firm’s domestic partners. 
• Prepare & Review, medium/complex tax returns of Form 1040 and Multi-State Returns.
• Working on returns with multiple state filings, with knowledge on state pass through entity tax credits, state tax credits, reverse tax credit and any state specific additional credits and deductions.
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Reconciling amounts in documentation provided by clients and identifying inconsistencies.
• Completing tax planning and research 
• Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needs and challenges 
• Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients 
• Developing a general understating of reporting requirements of different entity structures and the compliance process 
• Increasing involvement in developing cutting edge tax ideas that could significantly lessen clients overall effective tax rates 
• Leveraging tax knowledge and understanding of the tax preparation process to bring work to completion for review 
• Demonstrating awareness of differing levels of assurance as it relates to tax positions taken through writing memoranda and other written documentation on complex tax issues for business and private tax clients 

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in public accounting with an emphasis in High Net-Worth Taxation.
• Degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• Knowledge on tax tools; SurePrep, TaxCaddy and CCH access.
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat
• Research skills like Checkpoint, BNA, Bloomberg, and Written Tax research memos.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on comparative importance and urgency.
• Possess a strong desire to learn.
• 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/india.html.  

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Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.