Job Description

RSM is looking for a dynamic Audit Senior Associate to join our Commercial team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local practice. Our clients include local, national, and internationally recognized manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers with diverse organizational structures operating in a variety of sectors including apparel & home furnishings, retail, food & beverage, health & beauty, recreation & fitness, household products, broadcasting, publishing, printing, to name just a few.
For decades, RSM’s assurance professionals have been helping middle market companies improve their performance through the most challenging business cycles.

REIMAGINING FLEXBILITY – RSM’s goal is to offer flexibility in when, where, and how you work to help you manage your unique professional and personal priorities while still delivering excellent RSM experiences for your clients, colleagues, and communities.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of complex financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
Develop an understanding of the client’s business and needs, and become a consumer products industry specialist
Understand and utilize RSM’s audit methodology
Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior manager on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, inventory pricing and LCM, receivable discounts, allowances, incentives and bad debts, current and deferred tax provisions, etc. Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas
Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
Supervise associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan and budget
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from client to audit team and vice versa is efficient
Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to manager/senior manager and partner on engagement
Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
Understand client and industry issues, and recognize opportunities for RSM to assist the client in increasing level and types of services
Manage time appropriately across multiple projects
Keep abreast of industry developments by reading trade publications and other relevant thought leadership
Ensure professional development through ongoing education
Willingness to travel 15% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations
CPA Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience auditing clients in the Industrial Products and Consumer Products industries
Demonstrated experience and ability to act as in-charge on engagements