Tax Senior Associate - Compensation & Benefits

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The Compensation and Benefits team assists clients and RSM professionals across the firm with respect to a variety of compensation related issues including retirement plans, executive compensation, fringe benefits and other payroll-related tax issues. Members of the team follow firm and team processes to lead client projects and communication while working with a team of individuals and assisting to train others.

As a Senior Associate on our Compensation and Benefits Tax Advisory team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients - global and domestic, public and private – on some of their most important challenges and one of their biggest assets and expenses, employees. You’ll work hands-on in a variety of industries and areas, including executive compensation, fringe benefits, and other employment-related tax reporting, withholding and deduction issues. You’ll support client projects by preparing tax analysis and completing data entry, while working directly with experienced team members to execute projects. This role includes both technical expertise and appreciation for strategy that shapes compensation and benefits programs, while helping clients maintain compliance with their various programs.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project steps, deliverables, timelines, tools, and firm-approved methodologies used in compensation and benefits engagements.

• Deepening an understanding of compensation and benefits tax laws, regulations, and other authority.

• Participating in calls with various client stakeholders (e.g., CFO, Director of Tax, CHRO, etc.) and their advisors (e.g., attorneys) to discuss issues and contribute to next steps.

• Assisting with researching, analyzing, and consulting on issues specific to employee benefits and compensation and drafting related written communications, including, but not limited to sections 83, 162(m), 404, 409A, and 280G.

• Reviewing tax implications of various compensation plans including equity compensation and related impacts from transactions.

• Drafting responses to RSM federal tax compliance teams with client inquiries related to compensation and benefits plans

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting from an accredited university.

• Will have completed all educational requirements for CPA licensure eligibility in the state in which you'll reside or completed all requirements to sit for the Bar exam, by start date

• Minimum of four years of tax experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail with good time management and organization skills, and ability to work effectively on a team

• Ability to perform essential job functions, including meeting client service and performance goals

• Demonstrates project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• An active accreditations obtained, in process or willing and able to obtain one of the following: CPA, EA, licensed attorney

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. Learn more about our total rewards at

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.

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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.

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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.

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