Tax Department Associate

Tax Services Indianapolis, Indiana

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We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.
 
We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence  – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.
 
At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary: 

A Tax Department Associate provides support and knowledge related to the internal Tax Department function at KSM.  This includes tax research, issue identification, support with preparing training presentations, and research and writing related to blog posts and white papers; as well as compliance activities focused on preparing tax returns and interacting with clients.  This role also includes a rotation program into the business practice groups during the compliance seasons to gain knowledge related to different areas of tax and industries as well as to provide experience with different types of entities/individuals to further growth and development.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Focus on developing skills and knowledge base in taxation, including research, project work, and compliance.
  • Assist with diversified tax research and compliance.
  • Interact with internal and external clients as needed. This includes working effectively with peers and clients that are remote or hybrid workers. 
  • Become proficient in the relevant tax software tools in order to be a resource to the firm internally.
  • Understand and strengthen basic tax principles across all tax disciplines and industries including individual, partnership, property, international, corporate, estate planning, etc.
  • Develop strong and broad accounting skills.
  • Develop technical writing skills to aid in the preparation of tax memos, IRS notices, and other client communications.

Requirements/Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Masters of Tax, MBA in accounting, or JD is highly encouraged. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category. 

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract. 

  

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