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Responsibilities:
Provide excellent client sales and use tax automation, implementation, advisory and planning services to multi-state companies - approximately 80% of your time
Working in a team environment on managing and facilitating the following types of Transaction Tax Automation implementation and consulting projects: Vertex O Series, Thomson Reuters OneSource Indirect Tax Determination, Avalara AvaTax and related modules, e-commerce based integrations, various ERP’s including but not limited to Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, MS D365 F&S and CE, Business Central, NetSuite OneWorld & SuiteTax, QuickBooks, Workday, Zuora, e-commerce and POS systems for both US S&U Tax and VAT
Drive growth and profitability of State and Local tax practice by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and new clients for the tax practice - approximately 10% of your time
Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10% of your time
Ability to integrate with clients and prospects, local and regional RSM SALT teams, the overall RSM Transaction Tax Automation team, and RSM Business Application, Technology Consulting and Management Consulting colleagues
Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value, quality tax advice and seek to expand S&U Tax services to clients
Identify opportunities to cross-sell various SALT opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university
CPA or working towards a CPA or CMI designation
Requires five plus (5+) years of experience providing sales and use tax automation implementation and sales and use tax related consulting services in a public accounting, consulting or law firm
Possess thorough knowledge of a variety of state and local sales and use tax laws, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as tax planning, restructuring, due diligence, audit defense, reverse audits and state controversy work
Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Project management and critical thinking skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments
Working knowledge of Tableau, Alteryx and or Automation Anywhere a plus
Ability to travel up to 25%
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 careers@rsmus.com.
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.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
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.
Compensation Range: $91,200 - $172,200Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.