Tax Intern (Nov 2025)

About RSM

RSM International is part of a global network offering audit, tax, and consulting services. It serves clients with expertise and insights for their business needs in a dynamic market.

Your role

Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include:

• 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 concerning 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.

Training & development

At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries. You 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 their associates perform at their best and integrate their careers with their personal lives.

Salary & benefits

The expected compensation hourly pay range is $29.50/hour. Accordingly, the annual salary for this role is $62,000 per year. 

Benefits may include:

• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Training & development programs
• Time off plans (Plans vary by position)
• Flexible work environment

Career progression

RSM International encourages employee career progression by providing clear pathways, mentorship, and performance feedback. Continuous learning and diverse opportunities enable individuals to advance their skills and move up within the organization.

Work-life balance

At RSM, you'll enjoy a dynamic work-life balance with formal and informal flexibility options, allowing you to navigate life's challenges while delivering exceptional client service. Embracing a hybrid work environment, you can seamlessly switch between work, home, and client locations, aligning with your team, engagements, and individual preferences.

Culture & vibe

At RSM, you can enjoy networking, leadership, and learning opportunities that enrich your employment experience and cultural knowledge. They are committed to creating a workplace culture that values a diverse and inclusive workforce. Each individual at RSM is committed to advancing racial understanding and inclusion across the firm and within their communities.

About you

Job requirements & eligibility criteria:

Basic Qualifications:

• 90 credit hours completed.
• Working towards a B.A. / 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 the use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to work in a multitasking and fast-paced environment.

How to apply

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Sources

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