2025 Business Tax Services Winter Intern (Nov 2025)

About RSM International

RSM is an audit, tax, and consulting firm founded in 1926 by Ira B. McGladrey in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After its establishment, the founder became a prominent figure in public accounting in Iowa and also served as President of the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants, chairman of the Iowa Board of Accountancy, and a member of the Rules Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

Your role

• Working on a team that focuses on a wide range of tax specialty areas including 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  

Training & development

RSM focuses professional development of all employees around being a first-choice advisor. This means no matter where you are in your journey with RSM—regardless of your tenure, knowledge, or role—relevant learning and development opportunities are available to you year-round. To focus on the key skill areas you’ll develop as a first-choice advisor, as well as how you will develop and who can help you along the way.

Compensation & benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. The salary for this position is US$108,040. As an employee, you'll also receive the following benefits:

• Wealth
• Wellbeing 
• Family 
• Time
• Career growth and achievements

Career Progression

At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment— not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their careers with their personal life. 

Work-Life Balance

Strive to create an environment where opportunities and resources to support development are easily accessible, readily available, and deeply connected to the firm values and the 5 C’s. To play a part in creating a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages ongoing development.

Company culture

RSM fosters an inclusive environment and encourages employees to achieve their personal and professional aspirations. The company has a diverse and inclusive work culture where all bring unique talents and perspectives together. The company strives to personalize its employees' leadership and provide skill development opportunities. 

About you

• 90 credit hours completed  
• Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university  
• Accounting Major 
• 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 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills   
• Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for the use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations 
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred 

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply on employer site” button on this page.

Sources

• jobs.rsmus.com
• youtube.com