Assurance Senior Associate - Private Client Services

RSM US LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RSM is seeking a dynamic Senior Associate to join our assurance team in Canada. You will work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local practice, helping clients improve performance through challenging business cycles.

The role requires 2–3 years of assurance experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and active CPA licensure progress. Willingness to travel ~25% to client sites is expected, with collaboration across engagement teams and mentoring of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license or progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.
• 2–3 years of recent assurance experience in public accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and auditing software tools.
• Knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits, review engagements, and compilations of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Understand client business and become an industry specialist.
• Apply audit methodology and work plans with a risk-based approach.
• Supervise associates and monitor productivity, timelines, and budgets.
• Communicate issues and provide feedback through management letters and board communications.
• Travel up to 25% of the year to client sites as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Professional judgment

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure progress

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 a dynamic Senior Associate to join our assurance team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local practice. RSM’s assurance professionals help companies improve their performance through the most challenging business cycles.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits, review engagements, and compilations of financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables (including corporate income tax, personal income tax and trust income tax)
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business and needs, and become an industry specialist
• Understand and utilize RSM’s review, compilation, and 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 but not limited to, inventory pricing, receivable discounts, allowances, incentives and bad debts, tax provisions and 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 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
• 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 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, including required CPA PEP courses from CPA Canada
• 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.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgment.
• 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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with review and compilation engagements including the applicable taxation

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 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 [e-mail].

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: $58,500 - $101,600

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.