Audit Assurance Associate - Winter

RSM, Assurance Associate – Winter 2027

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market worldwide. The role offers an environment that inspires and empowers employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Understand clients’ needs, expectations, business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry-related accounting and financial reporting topics.
• Develop an understanding of the RSM audit approach and tools.
• Assess risks and evaluate the client’s internal control structure.
• Perform substantive tests and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Draft financial statements under prescribed formats.

• 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; ability to arrange reliable transportation for up to 25% of the time.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Motivation to work in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Client‑focused attitude.
• Multitasking ability.

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including flexibility to balance life’s demands and client service responsibilities.

Compensation Range: $70,400 - $84,000

All applicants will receive consideration for employment. RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition (including family and medical leave), domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service;

US Military/Veteran status; 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. 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 require sponsorship now or in the future.

This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration‑related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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