Tax Controversy/IRS practice and procedure professionals advise RSM clients and internal engagement teams on IRS procedural and controversy issues and represent clients before the IRS. Representation includes but is not limited to IRS account issues including various tax accounts analysis, penalty and interest abatements, missed election private letter ruling requests, IRS examinations, IRS Appeals and alternative dispute resolution techniques.

Understanding the impact of existing tax laws is hard enough, and new legislation, judicial decisions and administrative authority compound the challenges. Professionals in RSM's Washington National Tax (WNT) office advise clients and RSM client engagement teams with respect to complex issues across a wide range of tax specialty practice areas. WNT is seeking a professional to join its Tax Controversy/ Practice and Procedure team.

In this role, you will consult with clients and RSM professionals across the firm with respect to a wide range of tax controversy, tax practice and procedure issues.

Responsibilities

• Research, address, and consult on technical issues specific toIRS practice and procedural issues including tax, penalty and interest assessments, statutes of limitation for refunds and assessments

• Resolve controversies involving international information returns, including Forms 5471 and 5472, and address issues related to Forms 8804, 8805, and 1042. Must have knowledge of delinquent procedures for submission of forms 3520/3520A and Forms 1120F.

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• Representclientsbefore the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”)

• Preparewritten communications to the IRS regarding penalty abatement requests

• Working on the IRS account issues, corrections and reconciliations

• PreparePrivate Letter Ruling Requests

• Work with other specialty groups on issues thatintersect withother technical matters such as corporate taxation,partnerships, international tax, mergers and acquisitions

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• Managemultipleprojectsinfast-paced and collaborativeenvironment

• Mentorstaff andprovide on the job training and supervision.

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountingor related field from an accredited university 

• One of the following active accreditations obtained:Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA. If not CPA eligible: Licensed attorney or Enrolled Agent

• Minimum of five years of Tax experience with deep understanding and experience in IRS practice and procedures, and IRSInternational TaxControversy

• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to office regularly and client sites as needed.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients along with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

• Demonstrates experience working collaboratively with others and managing a team to achieve operational or project goals; ability to serve as a Performance Advisor; and strong attention to detail with effective time‑management, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to perform essential job functions, including meeting client service and performance goals

• Demonstrates project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy without compromising quality of work product

• Ability to work in high pressure environments and maintain concentration while sitting at a desk and working on a computer for extended periods of time.

• Client service mindset, ensuring high-quality support, responsiveness, and collaborative engagement with tax teams, internal teams, and clients.

• Willingness and ability to work extended non-standard hours during peak periods