Assurance Associate - Winter 2027
RSM US LLP is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. The Assurance Associate will work with various companies to understand their business needs and perform audit-related tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Responsibilities 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 Skills Minimum B.A / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences Accounting major 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 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 Benefits Flexibility in your schedule Competitive benefits and compensation package Company Overview Stay Alert: Avoid Recruitment Scams Across industries, cybercriminals are posing as company recruiters using fake job postings and employment offers to trick people into providing personal information or payment. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is