Audit and Tax Preparer

Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)Applylocations: Chicagotime type: Working on a team that focuses on a wide range of tax specialty areas. This can include accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not for profit organizations.* Completing tax planning and research * Preparing federal and state & local tax returns * Understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements **Required Qualifications:*** Minimum B.A. S. degree or equivalent from an 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* Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred ******Preferred Qualifications:*** Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam—tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification * 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 environmentAt RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); HIV Status; physical or mental disability; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.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 call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send us an email at View email address on click.appcast.io does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc.