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International Tax Associate (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)

RSM
Detroit
$63.4K-$75.6K a year
Full-time

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, inclusive 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.

Position Description

At RSM, we work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges.

We 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 our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include :

Providing clients with strategic, integrated tax solutions focused on outbound and inbound structuring

Demonstrating a general knowledge of foreign tax credits

Completing tax planning and research

Developing an understanding of worldwide tax minimization, transfer pricing, and accounting for income taxes

Assisting with IFRS / GAAP convergence and foreign assignment planning

Working with businesses around the world to build successful cross-border tax strategies

Basic Q ualifications :

Minimum B.A., B.S., or J.D. 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 use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Preferred Q ualifications :

Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam - tax associates have the opportunity to obtain the audit hours required for full certification

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

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

Learn more about our total rewards at .

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our 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 free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and / or gender expression); 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; 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 .

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.

Compensation Range : $63,360 - $75,600

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

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