RSM US US | Tax Senior Associate - Compensation & Benefits

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
• You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.
• You’ll support client projects by preparing tax analysis and completing data entry, while working directly with experienced team members to execute projects.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of Tax experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.
• 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.

RSM US US

RSM US US is an employer hiring in India (sector: Audit / Consulting / Advisory). In its own words: "RSM US LLP is the leading U.S."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Chicago, Boston, New York and Dallas.

• Industry: Audit / Consulting / Advisory