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Tax Senior Associate - Real Estate

RSM US LLP

Chicago, IL · HybridFull-time$68–129K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$68–129K/yr
Location
Chicago, ILHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPA Exam Eligibility Or Licensed JD, required

Job overview

RSM is seeking a Tax Senior Associate for its Real Estate group, serving owners, developers, investors, and related businesses. The role focuses on domestic federal taxation and tax strategies aligned with client business objectives. Associates prepare and review complex tax returns, advise clients, research tax issues, and develop junior staff. The position may require some travel and generally follows a hybrid workstyle.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Client Communication, requiredTax Return Preparation, requiredTax Return Review, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredTax Code, nice to haveTax Preparation, nice to haveTax Compliance, nice to haveAccounting, nice to haveInternational Tax, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, requiredCPA Exam Eligibility or Licensed JD, required2 Years Public Accounting Experience, requiredMaster's in Accounting, nice to haveCPA, JD, LLM, or EA, nice to haveNational or Large Regional Firm Experience, nice to have

Full job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

We are seeking a Tax Senior Associate for our Real Estate group. We serve a broad array of real estate owners, developers, and investors including public and private companies, homebuilders, real estate opportunity funds, hotel companies, private equity firms, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), and brokerage companies. Our people work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation using AI and cutting-edge technology, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.

At RSM, Tax Senior Associates are responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts: (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):

  • Preparing complex tax returns

  • Detailed review and analysis of tax returns

  • Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.

  • Performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues

  • Develop, motivate, and train staff level and intern team members

  • Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

  • Some travel may be required

Basic Qualifications:

  • BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study

  • Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam –or a licensed JD

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public accounting environment

  • Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements

  • Experience preparing and reviewing returns

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters of Accounting

  • CPA, JD, LLM, or EA

  • Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm

  • Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance

  • Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, review experience a plus

  • Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $67,900 - $128,700 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,220 open Tax Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68–129K/yr
  • US median$77–159K/yr354 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 21% below the US median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Tax Associate salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 237 open Tax Associate jobs in Illinois and 5,220 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Tax Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (407 postings).
Education
394 of the 5,220 open Tax Associate jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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