Audit Associate: Grow in Finance, Controls & Client Impact

RSM; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RSM, a leading professional services firm, seeks candidates in Irvine, CA for positions involving auditing and accounting for middle-market clients. You will understand client needs, assess risks, perform substantive tests, and draft financial statements, while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications include a B.A./B.S. and accounting major, strong communication and teamwork, MS Office skills, and a capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Salary and benefits are provided.

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 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.

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

MS Office

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Accounting major

Job description

RSM, a leading professional services firm, seeks candidates in Irvine, CA for positions involving auditing and accounting for middle-market clients. You will understand client needs, assess risks, perform substantive tests, and draft financial statements, while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications include a B.A./B.S. and accounting major, strong communication and teamwork, MS Office skills, and a capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Salary and benefits are provided.