Associate– SALT Sales and Use Tax Automation

Position Description

We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated associate to join our dynamic, collaborative and expanding Sales and Use Tax Automation practice. Our culture and environment is collaborative and entrepreneurial, and as such will provide a career-focused individual with the tools and support necessary to achieve success and upward mobility within our organization. At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

Examples of the candidate’s responsibility include:

• Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients

• Developing an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements, as well as participating in training to configure various sales and use tax software systems 

• Reviewing client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the clients’ procedures and reduce tax exposure

• Working with the client’s information technology personnel to obtain data of historical purchasing and sales to analyze for reporting requirements, audit procedures, and review for potential refund or credits 

• Assisting the client with evaluating sales and use tax software systems that meet their compliance needs and support the implementation process

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university

• Accounting, Finance, and/or Computer Science 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

• Meeting education requirement for CPA certification or other supplemental accreditation in the state where you are applying for employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam or equivalent 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 environment

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market, with over 16,600 professionals across the U.S., Canada, El Salvador and India. RSM has a global presence in 120 countries, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Our culture embodies inclusiveness and understanding, empowering our people to be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and own their futures to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.