Tax - Supervisor - Unclaimed Property

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Job Responsibilities

The National Unclaimed Property Practice is responsible for providing unclaimed property consulting and compliance services to clients spanning across various industries, ranging in size from the middle market to Fortune 100.  The team evaluates and quantifies potential unclaimed property risk and resolves those risks through state voluntary disclosures, provides annual compliance services, represents clients in multi-state audits, assists in developing policies and procedures, and provides general consulting services on a wide variety of topics. 

RSM is looking for an Unclaimed Property Supervisor to join our State & Local Tax ("SALT") practice. In your important role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist clients with a variety of unclaimed property matters, including, but not limited to, review of client books and records to identify areas of unclaimed property risk, quantification of unclaimed property exposure and negotiation of voluntary disclosure agreements, annual compliance, due diligence reviews, planning, and other consulting services as needed.
• Conduct unclaimed property audit defense/mitigation engagements, including review of audit assessments/work papers, document requests, and representation of clients in audit meetings.
• Research, prepare, and or review technical memoranda and other client deliverables related to unclaimed property requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Requires minimum of four (4) years of current or recent unclaimed property experience, including process reviews, exposure analysis, voluntary disclosure agreements, and/or audit defense.
• Comprehensive technical skills,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including familiarity researching state and local tax and unclaimed property laws and regulations.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Position may require some travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Unclaimed property compliance experience a plus.
• Familiarity with unclaimed property reporting software a plus.
• Experience managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients.
• Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills.
• Project management and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and foster client relationships.

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 careers@rsmus.com.

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.

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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: $86,500 - $164,500

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