State and Local Tax Intern Winter 2026

locations

Houston

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 8 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR109596

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries.? They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges.? Interns work on multiple team engagements, including several pieces of any

particular assignment

• not just one part.? Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our

intern

s perform at their best and integrate

into our team

Examples of candidates responsibilities include :

Integrating state and local tax services with existing clients

Completing tax planning and research tasks

Developing an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements

Reviewing clients current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the clients procedures and reduce tax

exposure

Working with the clients information technology personnel to obtain data of historical purchasing and sales to analyze for reporting requirements, audit procedures, and review for potential refund or

credits

Assisting the client with evaluating sales / use tax software systems that meet their compliance needs and support the implementation

process

Basic Qualifications :

90 credit hours

completed

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

Accounting Major

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 lifes demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.?Learn more about our total rewards at

https : / / rsmus.com / careers / working-at-rsm / benefits

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

careers@rsmus.com

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 RSMs background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks,

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At RSM, an employees 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 : $31 - $38 per hour