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Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2025/Winter 2026) - San Jose

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RSM US LLP

Apr 6

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • $86K
  • San Jose
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, minimum 3.0 GPA, CPA exam progress, strong communication and computer skills, ability to travel and work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • You will work on various tax specialty areas, complete tax planning and research, prepare tax returns, and understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

Requirements

  • Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
  • Accounting major
  • Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
  • Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for employment 
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work effectively on a team
  • Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Working on a team that focuses on a wide range of tax specialty areas. This can include accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not for profit organizations.
  • Completing tax planning and research
  • Preparing federal and state & local tax returns
  • Understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements 

FAQs

What industries will I be working with as a Federal Tax Associate at RSM?

As a Federal Tax Associate at RSM, you will work with large and small companies in various industries.

What type of relationships will I develop with clients as a Federal Tax Associate at RSM?

You will develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges.

How many team engagements can I expect to work on each year as a Federal Tax Associate at RSM?

You will work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part.

What is the team environment like at RSM for Federal Tax Associates?

Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

RSM US LLP

Experience the power of being understood.

Accounting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1964
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

RSM is the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 13,000 professionals across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 123 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhance the unique insights that we provide to our clients.

Culture & Values

  • Respect

    Being considerate towards others. We display respect in each interaction with our clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

  • Integrity

    Acting ethically and honestly. We stay true to our values in our decisions, commitments and communications.

  • Team Work

    Working collaboratively and transparently. We cultivate genuine collaboration within our business, in our community and across borders.

  • Excellence

    Being the best in everything we do. We achieve distinction through the quality of our work, standards and operations.

  • Stewardship

    Delivering better results for our clients, people, shareholders and the community. We improve by developing our people, promoting diversity, building our brand and supporting our communities.

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