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Tax Associate
RSM
Davenport, IA, United States
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As a member of our CIM group, working specifically with Research & Development Credits (R&D) and 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:
• Works with the R&D Tax Credit team to prepare and learn to review R&D Tax Credit calculation and supporting documentation
• Delivery of AMP projects supervised by regional and WNT AMP specialists, including revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/unicap, and cost recovery tax accounting method changes
• Stay up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums
• Assist in performing multiple projects simultaneously, which includes tasks such as taking notes during client interviews, preparing computations and analysis, and data gathering
• Provides timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
• Ensures professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate
• Completes research and special projects as needed
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry/law
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax required
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel and Access
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA or JD
• Masters in Accounting/LLM
• 1-2 years of experience working with research and development
• Experience working for large national accounting firm in a specialized practice area