Tax Senior Associate - Tax Controversy - Washington National Tax

Job Duties

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Understanding the impact of existing tax laws is hard enough, and new legislation, judicial decisions and administrative authority compound the challenges. Professionals in RSM's Washington National Tax (WNT) office advise clients and RSM client engagement teams with respect to complex issues across a wide range of tax specialty practice areas.

Tax Controversy/IRS practice and procedure professionals advise RSM clients and internal engagement teams on IRS procedural and controversy issues and represent clients before the IRS. Representation includes but is not limited to, IRS account issues including various tax accounts analysis, penalty and interest abatements, missed election private letter ruling requests, IRS examinations, IRS Appeals and alternative dispute resolution techniques.

WNT isseekinga professional to join itsdynamic,collaborativeandwell-established nationalTax Controversy/ Practice and Procedure team.In this role, you will consult with clients and RSM professionals across the firm with respect to a wide range of tax controversy, taxpracticeand procedure issues.

Responsibilities:

Assistsenior professionals with IRS examinations, IRS appealsmatters

Research technicalissues specific toIRS practice and procedural issues including tax, penalty and interest assessments, statutes of limitation for refunds and assessments, missed elections, andIRS examinationandIRSappealsmatters

Preparewritten communications to the IRSregarding penalty abatement requests

Working on the IRS account issues,correctionsand reconciliations

Assistsenior professionals with preparation ofPrivate Letter Ruling Requests

Participate in firmtrainings

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accountingor related field from an accredited university

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong researchand writing skills

Strong computer skills, includingproficiencyin Microsoft Excel

Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines andin accordance withfirm and client standards

Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means

Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, andmaintainaccuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensed CPA orEnrolled Agent

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Compensation Range: $86,500 - $164,500

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 2 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$86,500.00 - $164,500.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55402

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR122139

Job Benefits

Not specified