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 an Assurance Associate to join our Industrial Products assurance team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local Industrial Products practice. Our clients include local, national and internationally recognized manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors with diverse organizational structures operating in a variety of sectors. RSM is the leader in the industrial products space, helping middle market companies through their business challenges.
Responsibilities:
Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related accounting and financial reporting topics
Developing an understanding of the RSM audit approach and tools
Assessing risks and evaluating the client's 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
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university
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%
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, highly collaborative environment
Client focused
Ability to multitask
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 https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; 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; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
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: $50,000 - $70,000
