Assurance Senior Associate, Private Client Services

Rsm Us Llp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate for their assurance team in Toronto. The candidate will provide high-quality client service, manage audits, and become an industry specialist. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor of Commerce degree and relevant public accounting experience. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Competitive benefits package

Flexible schedule options

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a public accounting environment.
• CPA designation or progress towards it.
• Experience auditing companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits and review engagements.
• Develop understanding of client's business.
• Recognize significant accounting matters.

Skills

Understanding of audit services

Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS

Ability to manage time across multiple projects

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree

Job description

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Assurance Senior Associate, Private Client Services

Apply locations Toronto time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR112970

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.

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 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 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university

• 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment

• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS

• CPA designation or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA designation, including required CPA PEP courses from CPA Canada

• Previous experience auditing companies

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 - $94,000

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