Tax Manager Accounting Methods and Periods
Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
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Job Summary
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 culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.
As a member of our Credits Incentives and Methods (CIM) group you will be responsible for providing tax consulting and advisory services around the timing of recognizing revenue expense capitalization cost recovery and inventory accounting whether based on regulatory change tax planning/optimization liquidity or preparation for a transaction. These services include accounting method reviews the filing of accounting method or period changesparticipatingin M&A structuring and diligencewriting oftechnical advice memorandums researching technical filingpositionsand broadly interacting with both internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Identification project management and initial technical review of AMP projects supported by Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists including overall changes revenue recognition expense recognition inventory/UNICAP/LIFO capitalization/cost recovery Section 174 R&E expenditures leasing engagements strategic method reviews and impacts of transactions/mergers on methods
Manage delivery of AMP projects (typically automatic or advanced consent changes) including calculation of 481(a) adjustments impact on tax provisions/reserves and IRS exam support while managing teams of 2-4professionals
Focus on client serviceexpertiseandthe clientexperience by proactively andtimelycommunicating with clients
Understand financial accounting(GAAP; IFRS)and current financial accounting pronouncements
Reviewtechnical memoranda legal basis disclosurestax opinions positions andresponses to IRS inquiries and Ruling requests
Train mentoranddevelopprofessionals through formal mentorship roles and informal interactions
Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues byidentifyingopportunities to collaborate and integratewith other lines of business promoting an integrated approachto client service
Coordinate with multiple teams to successfully deliver on advisory engagements primarilyAMP in addition toFederal Credit & Incentives (FCI) Tangible Property Services (TPS) and Energy & Excise (E&E) analyses as appropriate
Contribute asindustryexpert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulationmaintaincompetency through continuing education and obtainingadditionalprofessional certifications
MinimumQualifications
Bachelors degree in Accountingor a related field from an accredited university
One of the following is: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active attorney license; or apreapprovedalternative certification that meets RSM requirements
Minimum ofsixyears of experience in public accounting with a proventrack recordof practice building and project management anddemonstratedexperienceeffectivelyidentifying selling and delivering tax services tomiddlemarketbusiness clients
Proventrack recordof successful tax planning including accelerated depreciation deductions through cost segregation fixed assets and repairs and maintenance analyses
Strong computer skills includingproficiencyin Microsoft Excel
Proven capacity to meet client service quality and performance expectations within applicable deadlines andin accordance withfirm and client standards
Strong communicationskills including clear professional and effective interaction with firm personnel and clients in person by telephone and through electronic or written means
Effective project management skills including managing multiple priorities tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines andmaintainingaccuracy and quality of work in afastpaced client service environment
Experience working effectively in a professional office environmentandas required by the role at client sites including sitting for extended periods of time and working at a computer and other standard office equipment
Capacity tomaintaina consistent onsite presence during core business hours including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client sites as with access to reliable transportation
Abilityto work extended and/ornonstandardhours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client project or firm business needs
Preferred Qualifications
5years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory or related tax-advisory field (ex: mergers & acquisitions ASC 740)
Mastersin accounting or another business-related field; MBA MST JD/LLM
At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at 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/ 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 or send us an email at .
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 employees 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.
Compensation Range: $100000 - $189200Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
RSM US LLP is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market.
