Assurance Senior Associate - Business Services

rsm; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Canada is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to join our Assurance Business Services practice in Toronto. You will provide high quality client service, coordinate audits, and develop industry expertise while applying RSM's Global Audit Methodology.

The role requires 2-3 years in public accounting, a CPA trajectory, strong communication and analytical skills, and willingness to travel up to 25% of the year to serve clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.
• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.
• 2-3 years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and auditing software tools.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards, such a IFRS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgement.
• Experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion, including performing testing, assisting with financial statement preparation, reviewing workpapers, and mentoring staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in accordance with performance expectations, firm, and client standards.
• Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.

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 n industry specialist to understand client specific needs
• Understand and utilize RSM's Global Audit Methodology
• Train and supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Anticipate and address client concerns and elevate 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
• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt and equity accounting, etc. Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Professional judgement

Mentoring staff

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Auditing software

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.

RSM is looking for an Assurance Senior Associate to join our assurance Business Services practice. You will also get exposure to various types of entities within the industry, ranging from marketing and advertising firms, environmental and facilities companies, and workforce solutions organizations.

Job 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 n industry specialist to understand client specific needs
• Understand and utilize RSM's Global Audit Methodology
• Train and supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Anticipate and address client concerns and elevate 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
• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt and equity accounting, etc. Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.
• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.
• 2-3 years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and auditing software tools.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards, such a IFRS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgement.
• Experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion, including performing testing, assisting with financial statement preparation, reviewing workpapers, and mentoring staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in accordance with performance expectations, firm, and client standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.
• Occasionally lift or move miscellaneous items (typically under 20 lbs.)

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html .

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 conditi