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The Domestic Tax Matters Specialist utilizes various systems and specialized expertise to prepare and file multi-jurisdiction tax returns in the U.S. Ensure the compliance of the Firm in Business Licensure across the U.S. Establish the integrity of the underlying financial statements through preparation of month-end journal entries and reconciliations.

Reporting duties may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and analyze different types of tax returns to include:
  • Sales and Use Tax
  • Income Tax
  • Business License/Net Profit Returns and Renewals
  • Personal Property Tax
• Collaborating with other departments, both internal and external, to ensure sales tax compliance
• Apply for New, and the Renewal of business licenses for all jurisdictions in the U.S. that we are required to hold such licensure.
• Ensuring compliance of the Firm by requesting Tax Clearance Certificates from various federal, state, and local tax agencies.
• Special projects as assigned could involve Sales and Use Tax, Income Tax, Personal Property Tax, and Business Licenses

Transactional and Analysis duties may include but are not limited to:

• Ensures accuracy and compliance with laws and standards by maintaining financial records through the preparation and review of journal entries.
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• Reviews general ledger activity and prepares account reconciliations and work papers for various areas including sales and use tax, personal property tax, and income taxes.

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• Analyzing differences between accounting systems and reconciling those differences to ensure accurate tax return filing and payment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Required)
• Accounting, Finance, or Business major (Preferred)

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate verbally and written  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Effective organization and time management skills
• High level of confidentiality

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Previous sales & use tax experience
• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to use that knowledge to guide in decision making

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/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; 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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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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. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.