Audit Associate - Winter 2027

Job summary

The Audit Associate will assess client risks, evaluate internal control structures, and perform substantive tests to resolve accounting issues. They are also responsible for drafting financial statements and developing an understanding of the firm's audit approach.

Job details

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. Responsibilities: * Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related accounting and financial reporting topics * 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 Required 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, highly collaborative environment * Client focused * Ability to multitask At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html [https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html]. We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs. RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com [careers@rsmus.com]. At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $57,200 - $68,250

What you’ll do

The Audit Associate will assess client risks, evaluate internal control structures, and perform substantive tests to resolve accounting issues. They are also responsible for drafting financial statements and developing an understanding of the firm's audit approach.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent field by the start of employment. The role requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time to client locations using reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible schedule

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Audit approach
• Risk assessment
• Internal control structure
• Substantive testing
• Financial statement drafting
• Communication
• MS Office
• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Client focused
• Internal Controls Testing And Monitoring
• Substantive Testing
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Control Systems
• Employment Protection Legislation
• Financial Statements
• Microsoft Office
• Nursing
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Audit Associate
• Auditor (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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