Tax Supervisor - Federal Credits and Incentives

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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:

• As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (“CIM”) group, working specifically with Research & Development Credits, 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:
• Perform tax planning and research, resolving complex tax issues, and giving recommendations to clients, as it relates specifically to the R&D credit.
• Generate and sustain client relationships.
• Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources.
• Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS Ruling requests, and writing other technical memoranda.
• Develop an understanding of client’s business and become a “functional expert” in the area.
• Help drive the success of multiple R&D engagements.
• Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications 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 4 to 6 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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