Audit & Assurance Intern: Real-World Client Experience

RSM Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Global in Chicago, IL offers an internship providing exposure to professional services for middle-market clients across industries. You will work on multiple client engagements, building relationships and understanding their businesses, while contributing to team deliverables.

The role emphasizes understanding GAAP/GAAS, auditing approaches, risk assessment, and drafting financial statements, with travel to client sites and a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• 90 credit hours completed.
• Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university.
• 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.

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

Accounting

MS Excel

Education

90 credit hours completed

Pursuing B.A./B.S. in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM Global in Chicago, IL offers an internship providing exposure to professional services for middle-market clients across industries. You will work on multiple client engagements, building relationships and understanding their businesses, while contributing to team deliverables.

The role emphasizes understanding GAAP/GAAS, auditing approaches, risk assessment, and drafting financial statements, with travel to client sites and a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication.