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State and Local Tax Associate (Fall 2025/Winter 2026) - Cleveland

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RSM US LLP

Apr 6

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in accounting, a 3.0 GPA, and travel flexibility for client visits. CPA exam progress and strong communication skills are preferred.
  • You will integrate state and local tax services, complete tax planning, research tasks, understand tax regulations, review client processes, analyze historical data, and assist with software evaluation.

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
  • 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

  • Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients
  • Completing tax planning and research tasks
  • Developing an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements
  • Reviewing client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the clients’ procedures and reduce tax exposure
  • Working with the client’s information technology personnel to obtain data of historical purchasing and sales to analyze for reporting requirements, audit procedures, and review for potential refund or credits
  • Assisting the client with evaluating sales/use tax software systems that meet their compliance needs and support the implementation process

FAQs

What is the main purpose of this position as a State and Local Tax Associate in Cleveland?

The main purpose of this position is to provide professional services to clients in the middle market, instilling confidence in a world of change and empowering clients to realize their full potential.

RSM US LLP

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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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