Tax Associate - Credits, Incentives and Methods - Energy & Excise - Fall 2025

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Omaha, NE
60K-71K Annually
Junior
Legal Tech • Other • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
As a Tax Associate, aid in tax planning and research for excise taxes and renewable energy credits, assist in project implementation, and maintain competency through ongoing education.
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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, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

CIM E/E Associate

As a member of our CIM group, working specifically excise tax and renewable energy credits group (E/E) 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: 
Responsibilities:   

  • Assist with tax planning and research, as it relates to the excise tax and renewable energy credits within the following areas:
    • Federal excise tax (fuel, heavy vehicles, air transportation, manufacturers taxes, environmental taxes, etc.)
    • Investment tax credit (ITC)
    • Production tax credit (PTC)
    • Carbon capture and sequestration credit
    • Electric vehicles and refueling property credits
    • Renewable fuel credits
  • Assist in implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources 
  • Assist with drafting opinion letters and writing other technical memoranda 
  • Develop an understanding of client's business 
  • Help drive the success of multiple R&D, or federal credits engagements 
  • Maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications  

Basic Qualifications:   

  • Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university   
  • 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  
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred   

Preferred Qualifications:   

  • Working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam  
  • 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 will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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: $59,840 - $71,400

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
16,030 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment.

Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients.

Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients.

For more information, visit rsmus.com.

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