Audit Associate: Diverse Clients, Fast-Paced Growth

rsm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM in Austin, TX is seeking an Audit Associate to join our middle-market services team. You will work with clients across industries, perform substantive tests, and assist in drafting financial statements under GAAP. Travel to client locations up to 25% is required, with a focus on delivering high-quality audits.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and GPA of 3.0 or higher are preferred.

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
• Client focused
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues
• 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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

Accounting major

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RSM in Austin, TX is seeking an Audit Associate to join our middle-market services team. You will work with clients across industries, perform substantive tests, and assist in drafting financial statements under GAAP. Travel to client locations up to 25% is required, with a focus on delivering high-quality audits.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and GPA of 3.0 or higher are preferred.