Cim Fci Associate 2

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, inclusive 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.
- As a member of our CIM group, working specifically with tax Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team, 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:

- Supervision of AMP project delivery supported by regional and Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists, including overall changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP, Section 174 R&E expenditures, tax impact of ASC 842, qualified small business taxpayers, and cost recovery tax accounting method changes
- Overseeing, mentoring, and project managing a team of subordinates (interns, associates, rotators)
- Develop an understanding of client's business and become a "functional expert" in the area
- Research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums
- Assist with drafting technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests
- Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include technical discussions with clients, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources
- Provides timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
- Ensures professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate
- Help drive the success of multiple CIM engagements, primarily related to AMP in addition to other Energy & Excise services (E&E), Federal Credit or Incentives studies (FCI), Tangible Property Services (TPS), as appropriate
- Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications
- Basic Qualifications:

- Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry/law
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft business suite
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
- Ability to work effectively on a team
- Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred Qualifications:

- Professional certification as CPA or state bar admission
- 1-2 years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory
- Masters in Accounting or other business related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM

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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