Tangible Property Services Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Position Description

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change and empower our clients and people to realize their full potential.

As an intern, you will work with large and small companies across various industries. You will develop strong client relationships by understanding each client’s business and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements during the internship experience, including several pieces of any particular assignment—not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps you perform at your best and integrate your career with your personal life.

As an intern in our Credits, Incentives, and Methods (CIM) group, working primarily with the Tangible Property Services (TPS) team, your responsibilities focus on technical expertise and delivering excellent client service.

Examples of Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost analyses of building construction projects and acquired properties to classify assets for proper tax depreciation treatment (cost segregation studies)
• Review capital maintenance, repair, and improvement expenditures for proper tax accounting treatment
• Create and maintain fixed asset tax depreciation systems using a variety of software platforms
• Participate in and implement multiple projects simultaneously, including technical discussions with clients, research, data gathering, computations, analysis, and preparing client reports
• Travel out of town (occasionally) to meet with clients and tour their facilities
• Develop an understanding of clients’ businesses and become a “functional expert” in the area

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 90 credits completed toward a B.A. or B.S. degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university, focused on Accounting, Civil Engineering, or Architecture
• Travel to assigned client locations is required; must have access to and ability to arrange reliable transportation
• 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

Compensation

Compensation Range: $36 - $43 per hour