Tax Manager Accounting Methods and Periods Washington National Tax

RSMs Washington National Tax team is an experience-based group of distinguished tax professionals who track tax developments directly from the sources andimmediatelytranslate the information into how these changesimpactour clients. With resources across the country and a physical presence in Washington D.C. our team stays up to date on the latest developments in tax policy and tax developments. Team members share their analysis of potential implications of new tax laws Treasuryregulationsand IRS pronouncements through a regular cadence of articles webcasts and newsletters and working closely with our engagement teams and clients.

As a member of our Washington National Tax group working specifically with the Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team you willbe responsible forthe following job duties which are focused around two core concepts: yoursubject matterexpertiseand delivering excellent client service:

Responsibilities

• Provide quality review of Forms3115 1128 970

• Research address and consult on technical issues specific torevenue andexpenserecognition inventorycapitalizationand cost recovery

• Monitorthe issuance of guidance by the government and courts andpresent / summarize guidanceto the internal accounting methods group

• Assistwiththedevelopment ofinternal and externalthought leadershipand continuing professional educationcourses

• Assistwith research and draftingof opinionstechnical memos or similar types of guidance

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accountingor a related field from an accredited university

• One of the following is: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active attorney license; or a preapproved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements

• Minimum ofsixyears of experience in public accounting with a proventrack recordof practice building and project management anddemonstratedexperience effectivelyidentifying selling and delivering tax services to middlemarket business clients

• Proventrack recordof successful tax planning including accelerated depreciation deductions through cost segregation fixed assets and repairs and maintenance analyses

• Strong computer skills includingproficiencyin Microsoft Excel

• Proven capacity to meet client service quality and performance expectations within applicable deadlines andin accordance withfirm and client standards

• Strong communicationskills including clear professional and effective interaction with firm personnel and clients in person by telephone and through electronic or written means

• Effective project management skills including managing multiple priorities tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines andmaintainingaccuracy and quality of work in a fastpaced client service environment

• Experience working effectively in a professional office environmentandas required by the role at client sites including sitting for extended periods of time and working at a computer and other standard office equipment

• Capacity tomaintaina consistent onsite presence during core business hours including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client sites as with access to reliable transportation

• Abilityto work extended and/or nonstandard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client project or firm business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 5years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory or related tax-advisory field (ex: mergers & acquisitions ASC 740)

• Mastersin accounting or another business-related field; MBA MST JD/LLM