
Tax Supervisor - Accounting Methods and Periods
Role description
From the employerWe 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. 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 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
changes, participating in M&A structuring and diligence, writing of technical
advice memorandums, researching technical filing positions and 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 review projects, 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 2-4
professionals
- Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current financial accounting
pronouncements
- Review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, tax opinions, positions,
and responses to IRS inquiries and Ruling requests
- Train, mentor, and develop professionals through formal mentorship roles and
informal interactions
- Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues
by identifying opportunities to collaborate and integrate with other lines of
business, promoting an integrated approach to client service
- Coordinate with multiple teams to successfully deliver on advisory
engagements, primarily AMP in addition to Federal Credit & Incentives (FCI),
Tangible Property Services (TPS), and Energy & Excise (E&E) analyses, as
appropriate
- Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry
regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and
obtaining additional professional certifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business‑related fields such as Accounting, Economics,
or Finance or a Bachelor of Science that includes computer science,
engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics from an accredited university
- Completion of all educational requirements for CPA licensure eligibility in
the state of intended residence or completion of all requirements to sit for
the Bar exam by the start date
- Minimum of four years of tax experience
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proven capacity to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations
within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards
- Strong communication skills, 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
and maintaining accuracy and quality of work in a fast‑paced, client service
environment
- Experience working effectively in a professional office environment and, as
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 to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours,
including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client
sites as required, with access to reliable transportation
- Ability to work extended and/or non‑standard hours during peak periods or as
necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Active accreditation obtained, in process, or willingness to obtain one of
the following: CPA, EA, or licensed attorney
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
[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
[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. For those living in California or applying to a position in California,
please click here
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for additional information.
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: $86,500 - $164,500
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus
based on firm and individual performance.