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Accounting Methods and Periods Tax Intern - Winter 2026

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St Louis, MO
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St Louis, MO
28-33
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As a Tax Intern in the CIM group focusing on Accounting Methods & Periods, you'll assist with tax planning, conduct research, and work on multiple client engagements involving data analysis and tax filings while maintaining professional relationships.
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TAX INTERN – Credits, Incentives & Methods (CIM) – Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP)

Position Description 

At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. 

As a member of our CIM group, working specifically with Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP), you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts: your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service:

Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include: 

  • Assist with tax planning and research related to various items that affect the timing of income or deductions

  • Develop an understanding of client's business and industry to help identify tax planning ideas

  • Assist in implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, data gathering, analysis, computations, and preparation of tax filings

  • Document facts and positions and draft other technical memoranda

  • Communicate effectively and respond timely to internal and external requests to help drive the success of AMP engagements

  • Maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications

Basic Qualifications: 

  • 90 credit hours completed 

  • Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university 

  • Accounting Major

  • Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations

  • A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

  • Ability to work effectively on a team 

  • Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment 

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/working-at-rsm/benefits.

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. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

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.

Compensation Range: $30 - $35 per hour

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