Location: Chicago,IL, USA
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.
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
Required Qualifications:
* 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
Preferred Qualifications:
* 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
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
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 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 800-###-#### or send us an email at ...@rsmus.com.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
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. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $86,500 - $163,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.