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Audit Associate - Winter 2026
Posted on: 12 Dec 2024
New York, New York
Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.
Responsibilities:
Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues
Developing an understanding of the RSM audit approach and tools
Assessing risks and evaluating the client's internal control structure
Performing substantive tests and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues
Drafting financial statements under prescribed formats
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum B.A / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences
Accounting major
Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
Ability to travel up to 25%
A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, including MS Office
Ability to work as an effective member of a team
Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
Client focused
Ability to multitask
RSM US LLP
Chicago, IL
RSM US LLP is a limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms. The member firms of RSM International collaborate to provide services to global clients, but are separate and distinct legal entities which cannot obligate each other. Each member firm is responsible only for its own acts and omissions, and not for those of any other party.
RSM US Wealth Management LLC is a limited liability company that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and other wealth management services to individuals and businesses. RSM US Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor.
RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 43,000 people in over 120 countries.
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IndustryBanking/Financial Services
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No. of Employees9,500+
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