Tax Engagement Support Services Specialist

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This position requires in office support 5 days a week.*

You have the unique opportunity to join our RSM team in a tax engagement support services (TESS) specialist role that will allow you to utilize your strong attention to detail, communication, and technical skills.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a natural curiosity to learn, and is energetic and eager to proactively support client teams and strategic initiatives.

In this position you will develop and apply an in-depth understanding of the overall tax return process and technical expertise in order to execute and maintain standardized tax processing practices within the TESS Center of Excellence (COE), as well as provide tax support in various areas.

Responsibilities :

Printing and assembling tax returns utilizing firm software tools and Route Sheet instructions in the workflow tool to ensure all required client deliverables are included in documents saved to document management system and for delivery to external clients.

New client setup, tax organizers, scanning of client workpapers, if applicable, tax return delivery, workflow reporting and due date tracking as well as for meeting expectations for timeliness, responsiveness, accuracy, and service quality.

Preparation of tax client documents such as engagement letters, statements of work, and other requested deliverables.

Using deep understanding of the overall tax return process, takes ownership of the e-file process including monitoring and releasing external client tax returns to the taxing authorities, ensuring correct returns are released and all filing deadlines are timely met.

Track for acceptance, transmission errors and rejections and resolve as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED

Strong technical aptitude, able to quickly master a variety of tax software and company tools

Role will require specialized training for both tools and process

Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office Skills

Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently

Problem solving skills allowing for independent decision making

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the technology tools required within assigned responsibilities

Effective organization and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Experience :

0 to 3 years of related experience

Previous accounting industry / tax related experience and knowledge of tax deadlines is a plus

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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• 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.

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 : $41,400 - $66,600