Tax Senior Associate

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Responsibilities:

• Working with high-net-worth families, closely held businesses, estates, trusts and private foundations. 
• Basic return preparation of Form 1040, Trust returns Form 1041, Multi-State Returns, Partnership Form 1065, and S-Corporation Form 1120S.
• Reconciling amounts in documentation provided by clients and identifying inconsistencies.
• Detailed review and analysis of tax workpapers and tax returns
• Developing a general understating of reporting requirements of different entity structures and the compliance process 
• Increasing involvement in developing cutting edge tax ideas that could significantly lessen clients overall effective tax rates 
• Leveraging tax knowledge and understanding of the tax preparation process to bring work to completion for review 
• Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients 
• Work closely with U.S. teams to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Ensure all checklists and controls are completed
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Identify and report all risk and compliance issues, breaches, and suspicious activities
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or U.S.-based public accounting firm
• Bachelor's degree and master's degree in accounting (B. Com/BBA and MBA/M. Com)
• Experience preparing workpapers and U.S. tax returns
• English proficiency - oral and written communication skills

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  

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