Assurance Senior Associate - Private Client Services Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

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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.

There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

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.

Job Responsibilities

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 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

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.

Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence, including required CPA PEP courses from CPA Canada

2–3 years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and auditing software tools.

Working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgment.

Experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion, including performing testing, assisting with financial statement preparation, reviewing workpapers, and mentoring staff.

Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and…