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Full Time
Day Shifts
Education & Experience Requirements
Professional Certificate
Job Description
Audit Associate - Fall 2023
McLean, VA
Audit/Assurance
Job Description
Req IDreq22276
Audit Associate - Fall 2023 Summary:
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.
Examples of the candidates responsibilities include
Understanding clients needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues
Developing an understanding of the RSM audit approach and tools
Assessing risks and evaluating the clients internal control structure
Performing substantive tests and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues
Drafting financial statements under prescribed formats
Basic Qualifications
Minimum B.A / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences
Accounting major
Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for employment
Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
Ability to travel up to 25%
A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, including MS Office
Ability to work as an effective member of a team
Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
Client focused
Ability to multitask
You want your next step to be the right one. Youve worked hard to get where you are today. And now youre ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, youll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.
Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.
RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Location Street Address: 1861 International Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102 USA
Region: Southeast Region
Position Type: Campus Associate
Job Type: Full Time
Degree Required: Bachelor
Travel Required: Yes
Sponsor candidates who are not eligible to work in US: No
Requisition ID: req22276
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