Assurance Sr. Associate Public Sector & Government

RSM; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate for its Public Sector assurance practice. The role involves high-quality client service, training Audit Associates, and providing insightful feedback on financial statements. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and CPA certification or be working towards it. The position offers a competitive salary range and discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible work schedule

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment.
• Demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification including coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely high quality client service for audits.
• Train and supervise Audit Associates on engagement.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.

Skills

Understanding of audit services

Ability to act in charge on engagements

Critical thinking

Collaboration in a fast-paced environment

Client interaction skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree

CPA Certification

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. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

RSM is looking for an Assurance Senior Associate to join our Public Sector assurance practice which specializes in serving the government sector.

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 clients business and needs and become an 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. and 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.

Required 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 ASPE, ASNPO, PSAS and GAAS regulations.
• CPA Certification in good standing or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification including required coursework.
• Demonstrate experience and ability to act in charge on engagements.
• Willingness to take supervision and guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment.

Must think critically and work well independently

Compensation Range

$58,500 - $94,000

Benefits

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our employees, including flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance life’s demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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 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.

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

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: $58,500 - $94,000

EEO Statement

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; 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.

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