Assurance Associate — Travel-Ready, Fast-Paced Growth

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Chicago is seeking an Associate Auditor to understand client needs, assess risks, and perform substantive tests to identify accounting or reporting issues. You will work with the audit team to apply the RSM audit approach and draft financial statements.

The role requires a BA/BS in accounting (or equivalent), an accounting major, and willingness to travel up to 25%. Excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

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

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

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Client focus

multitask

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Accounting major

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RSM US LLP in Chicago is seeking an Associate Auditor to understand client needs, assess risks, and perform substantive tests to identify accounting or reporting issues. You will work with the audit team to apply the RSM audit approach and draft financial statements.

The role requires a BA/BS in accounting (or equivalent), an accounting major, and willingness to travel up to 25%. Excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.