Business Tax Intern (Jun 2025)

About RSM International

Your role

Position Description:

• 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 RSM associates perform at their best and integrate their careers with their personal lives.

Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include: ​

• 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

During the summer internship, you'll get ready for your role with a mix of formal and informal training. You'll work with various clients alongside RSM colleagues and leaders. Plus, you'll have a navigator and a career advisor to guide you into your new role. From lunch-and-learn sessions to sports events or community projects, you'll join peers and co-workers to grow both personally and professionally.

Salary & benefits

The starting pay for this role is $37.50 per hour.

If you join the company full-time you will receive these benefits:

• Holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial, and community well-being.
• RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays
• Flexible working
• Health Savings Account
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parking and mass transit reimbursement account
• Consumer discount
• Long and short-term disability
• Life insurance coverage
• Legal Plan
• Paid Time Off

Career progression

RSM can help you explore the right opportunities. You’ve worked hard to get where you are and now you’re ready to use your skills, talents, and individuality to kick off your career. RSM is committed to helping you achieve your goals by providing opportunities that will not only help you succeed, but also help you explore, innovate, and find fulfillment in your career.

Work-life balance

RSM supports formal and informal flexibility in a day, a week, or a year, empowering you to balance life’s demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. RSM promotes a hybrid work environment for most of the company employees where they can flex between work, home, and client locations depending on their engagement, team, and personal needs.

Culture & vibe

At RSM, the company believes in the value of every person. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. RSM culture embodies inclusiveness and understanding, empowering RSM people to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives.

About you

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 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

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 and multitask in a fast-paced environment 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• https://www.youtube.com/@rsmusllp
• https://rsmus.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html#item-3
• https://rsmus.com/careers/starting-your-career/internships.html