RSM Tax Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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RSM
Tax Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had 2 virtual interviews and an offer. It was for a Tax Analyst position. In the first one, HR told me about the role and asked about my education and experience. Then, they sent me an online test in Word about taxes. I didn't do great, but they called me for another interview with the bosses. They told me about the team, and I appreciate that the boss was honest because she told me that we have to do a lot of overtime, but it's not paid, and sometimes we work on Saturdays. Finally, they offered me the position, with a gross salary lower than I expected. I didn't accept.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Did you graduate and what experience do you have?
RSM
Tax Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
For the Tax Manager role at RSM, the process usually kicks off with a preliminary phone chat to see if you're a good fit and if you're interested. After that, you'll likely have a couple of interviews with higher-ups in the tax department where they'll really dig into your technical skills, tax law know-how, and how you solve problems. They might also give you a case study or a practical test to check out your skills. Sometimes, there's a final chat to make sure you'd vibe well with RSM's culture. All through this, they're looking at how well you communicate, manage clients, and if you've got leadership potential.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are the main things to think about for international tax issues?
- Tell me about a time you were stressed but had to get something done by a deadline.
RSM
Tax Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty straightforward. I had two 30-minute interviews back to back. The first one, they asked me two questions about why I was interested in accounting and tax, and then I had the rest of the time to ask them questions. The second interview involved going over my resume and a few more questions, but it felt more like a chat than a formal interview. The interviewers were really nice, and I got an offer about a week later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why did you choose Tax over Audit?
RSM Tax Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from RSM interview reports.
“What happens if the debit side of the trial balance doesn't balance with the credit side?”
Read reports →“How do journal entries, the ledger, and the balance sheet integrate within a business's financial statements?”
Read reports →“Do you believe McGladrey prioritizes hiring the best candidate over someone with the highest GPA?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to work for an accounting firm instead of a law firm?”
Read reports →“Given that many individuals leave public accounting after just one year, what makes you confident you'll stay?”
Read report →“Why did you choose to apply to RSM and pursue a career in Tax?”
Read report →“Have you ever applied to or thought about working for any of the Big 4 accounting firms?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance of a tax challenge you faced with a client and explain how you resolved it?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for moving into Public Accounting given your prior experience in Industry?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 212 RSM interview reports.