Assurance Senior
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-08-18
Listing for:
RSM US LLP
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Auditor Accountant, Public Accounting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.
There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
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 client's 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 escalate 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. 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
- BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
- 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
- Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations
- CPA Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework
- Demonstrate experience and ability to act as in-charge on engagements
- Willingness to take supervision and guidance
- Understanding of audit services with knowledge of PCAOB
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
- Must think critically and work well independently
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pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at or send us an email at RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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