Federal Tax Services Associate - Mergers and Acquisitions (Fall 2025/Winter 2026)

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RSM US LLP is looking for a dynamic M&A Federal Tax team member to join our national Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax group.

This is a rapidly growing practice with significant advancement opportunities. We advise multinational corporations, privately held companies, partnerships, and private equity firms on the tax aspects of planning, structuring, and executing M&A transactions.

Responsibilities :

• Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients.
• Work with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
• Assist clients with reorganizations, bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, Earning and Profits, and Section 382 studies.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college / university.
• 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.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam.
• 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 offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and / or employment / partnership.

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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 in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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 : $68,640 - $81,900. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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