Federal Credits and Incentives Tax Summer Intern (Jun 2025)

About RSM

RSM International is a global network of audit, tax, and consulting firms, providing expert services to clients across various industries. They specialize in understanding clients' unique needs, delivering tailored solutions, and fostering sustainable business success worldwide.

Your role

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

RSM is committed to fostering the growth of professionals as top-tier advisors, offering a holistic approach to skill development. Through a blend of education, feedback, and on-the-job experiences, coupled with an inclusive environment, RSM ensures comprehensive career advancement. Their career development framework provides a roadmap for success, aligning individual contributions with organizational goals. Specialized programs and executive training further empower aspiring leaders to excel within the firm.

Salary & benefits

At RSM, they offer competitive benefits and compensation packages. They support and inspire you to prioritize your well-being by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial, and community well-being.

The compensation for the role starts at $37.50 per hour. If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, well-being days, and associate and above access to self-managed time off
• Flexible schedule
• Bonuses
• 401K company match
• 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 places a strong emphasis on professional growth, offering a wide range of educational courses and support for CPA certification. The Starting Your Career at RSM Experience is designed to provide a comprehensive development journey for new hires.

Work-life balance

RSM values work-life balance, offering employees a comprehensive PTO program, including holidays and well-being days, along with flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual preferences and needs.

Culture & vibe

Immerse yourself in the dynamic culture at RSM, where collaboration is key and innovation thrives. The vibrant atmosphere encourages professional growth through supportive relationships and diverse perspectives. Discover a workplace where expertise meets a lively community, fostering an environment primed for success.

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

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• rsmus.com/careers/starting-your-career.html
• rsmus.com/careers/life-at-rsm/career-development.html
• rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
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