Description:
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.
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 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
- Communicating engagement findings with teams and clients
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university
- Meeting education requirement for CPA PEP admission per CPA Canada
- Currently enrolled/eligible to enrol/exempt via completion of a CPA accredited university program or complete CPA PEP courses from CPA Canada
- Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those location
- 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
- Client focused
- Ability to multitask
- Familiarity with Caseware and Tax Prep