RSM US LLP

Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Associate (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)

Posted on: 20 Mar 2025

Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Responsibilities:

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. or B.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 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills   
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel  
Ability to work effectively on a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred  
Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam—tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification  

RSM US LLP

Chicago, IL

RSM US LLP is a limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms. The member firms of RSM International collaborate to provide services to global clients, but are separate and distinct legal entities which cannot obligate each other. Each member firm is responsible only for its own acts and omissions, and not for those of any other party.

RSM US Wealth Management LLC is a limited liability company that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and other wealth management services to individuals and businesses. RSM US Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor.

RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 43,000 people in over 120 countries.

 

  • Industry
    Banking/Financial Services
  • No. of Employees
    9,500+
  • Jobs Posted
    177