Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2025/Winter 2026)

$79,200 - $94,500/Yr

RSM - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Federal Tax Associate at RSM plays a crucial role in providing professional tax services to a diverse range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. This position emphasizes building strong client relationships and working collaboratively within a team to address various tax-related challenges. Associates will engage in multiple projects, gaining exposure to different tax specialty areas while balancing their professional and personal lives in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team focusing on various tax specialty areas including corporate taxation, individual taxation, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Complete tax planning and research to support client needs.
• Prepare federal and state & local tax returns.
• Understand and apply tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

Requirements

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, preferably in Accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations and arrange reliable transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to balance work and personal life.
• Competitive benefits and compensation package.
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.