Senior Associate, Private Equity, Financial Services, US Tax

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Tax Senior Associate – Financial Services

RSM is looking for a Tax Senior Associate to join our expanding Financial Services practice. This role provides an opportunity to join a high-performing, high-growth team while working with complex clients in the Financial Services industry. As a Tax Senior Associate, you will be responsible for the following job duties that are focused around two core concepts: your technical & quality expertise, and delivering excellent client service:

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and review partnership tax allocations, workpapers and U.S. tax returns for Financial Services work (i.e., Hedge Funds & Private Equity) 
• Work closely with U.S. teams to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Working knowledge on Foreign Filings (8621, 926, 8886, 8865, 8804 & 1042)
• Detailed review and analysis of tax workpapers and tax returns (Form 1065) 
• Develop, motivate, and train staff level team members 
• Ensure all checklists and controls are completed
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Identify and report all risk and compliance issues, breaches, and suspicious activities
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or U.S.-based public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting (B. Com, MBA, M. Com)
• Experience preparing workpapers and U.S. tax returns
• English proficiency - oral and written communication skills 
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Go-systems or CCH tax software

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 https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

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