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Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2025/Winter 2026) - St. Louis

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RSM US LLP

Apr 5

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • $66K
  • Saint Louis
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in accounting, CPA exam in progress, 3.0 GPA, excellent communication and computer skills, team player, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will work with high net worth families, closely held businesses, and private foundations, completing tax planning, research, and federal and state tax returns. Stay current on tax legislation and develop cutting edge tax ideas to reduce clients' effective tax rates.

Requirements

  • Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university ​
  • Accounting major ​
  • Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations​
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred ​​
  • Preferred Qualifications: ​
  • Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam - tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification ​
  • 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 with high net worth families, closely held businesses, estates, trusts and private foundations​
  • Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needs and challenges​
  • Completing tax planning and research​
  • Preparing federal and state & local 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​
  • Demonstrating awareness of differing levels of assurance as it relates to tax positions taken through writing memoranda and other written documentation on complex tax issues for business and private tax clients​
  • Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients

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 kind of work will I be doing as a Federal Tax Associate?

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

How important is developing strong client relationships in this role?

Developing strong working relationships with clients is crucial in this role, as it helps in understanding their businesses and challenges better.

What kind of team environment can I expect as a Federal Tax Associate at RSM?

You will work in a mutually respectful team environment that helps 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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