Assurance Senior Associate - Private Client Services

Assurance Senior Associate – Private Client Services

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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, inclusive 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.

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RSM is looking for a dynamic Senior Associate to join our assurance team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local practice. RSM’s assurance professionals help companies improve their performance through the most challenging business cycles.

• Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits, review engagements, and compilations of financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables (including corporate income tax, personal income tax, and trust income tax).
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and needs, and become an industry specialist.
• Understand and utilize RSM’s review, compilation, and audit methodology.
• Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior manager on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach.
• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including but not limited to inventory pricing, receivable discounts, allowances, incentives and bad debts, tax provisions, and determine appropriate audit approach for such areas.
• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
• Supervise associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan and budget.
• Anticipate and address client concerns and elevate 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.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members.
• Understand client and industry issues, and recognize opportunities for RSM to assist the client in increasing level and types of services.
• Manage time appropriately across multiple projects.
• Keep abreast of industry developments by reading trade publications and other relevant thought leadership.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients.

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment.
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
• CPA designation or demonstrated progress toward obtaining CPA designation, including required CPA PEP courses from CPA Canada.
• Previous experience auditing companies.

• Experience with review and compilation engagements including the applicable taxation.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at RSM Rewards and Benefits.

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