Federal Credits and Incentives Tax Associate - Fall 2024

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Federal Credits and Incentives Tax Associate - Fall 2024

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, with the purpose of instilling confidence in a world of change, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. RSM is seeking a Federal Credits and Incentives Tax Associate to join its team in Indianapolis. This full time position offers competitive benefits and compensation package.

### Job Description

As a Federal Credits and Incentives Tax Associate, you will be part of the Credits, Incentives, and Methods (CIM) group, working specifically with Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits. Your responsibilities will include:

- Working with the R&D Tax Credit team to prepare and review R&D Tax Credit calculation and supporting documentation
- Performing multiple projects simultaneously, which includes tasks such as taking notes during client interviews, preparing computations and analysis, and data gathering
- Driving the success of multiple R&D engagements
- Developing an understanding of client's business and becoming a "functional expert" in the area
- Providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
- Ensuring professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate
- Completing research and special projects as needed

### Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree in business (accounting, economics, finance, etc.) or a degree in the sciences (computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics)
- Strong social skills including a dynamic personality and excellent communication skills
- Natural curiosity
- Ability to take detailed notes in a fast paced environment
- Extremely organized and responsive
- Good judgment
- Proficiency with MS Excel
- Available for up to 50% travel during the busy season

Preferred qualifications include CPA, JD, or EA; Master’s Degree; experience working with the R&D tax credit; experience working for large national accounting firm in a specialized practice area; and minimum of 1-2 years of experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry/law.

### Benefits

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package for all its people. The package includes:

- Personalized, holistic programming for physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing
- Generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off
- Flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients

RSM is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. RSM is proud to provide its employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment ,400

Health Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Professional Development, Flexible Schedule

Undergraduate degree in business (accounting, economics, finance, etc.) or a degree in the sciences (computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics)

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