State and Local Tax Intern

Job Description

State and Local Tax – Income Franchise Intern – Summer 2027 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is a seasonal hybrid internship at RSM US LLP, aligned to an RSM office for in-person collaboration. RSM US LLP is a leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, focused on instilling confidence and empowering clients and people. This role is crucial for supporting clients by integrating state and local tax services, optimizing their processes, and ensuring compliance, directly contributing to their financial stability and growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Aligned to an RSM office
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Mission: This intern will help clients manage and optimize their state and local tax obligations through research, planning, and process improvement.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Integrate: Integrate state and local tax services with existing clients.
• Plan: Complete tax planning and research tasks.
• Develop: Develop an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Review: Review client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve procedures and reduce tax exposure.
• Collaborate: Work with client information technology personnel to obtain and analyze data of historical purchasing and sales for reporting, audit, and potential refunds or credits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university, with 90 credit hours completed.
• Experience: Requires ability to travel to assigned client locations and arrange reliable modes of transportation.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel proficiency, and the ability to work effectively on a team.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred, along with the ability to work and multitask effectively.