Audit Associate - Winter 2027

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
57K-68K Annually
Entry level
Legal Tech • Other • Professional Services • Real Estate • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Experience the power of being understood.
The Role
Performs financial statement audits by understanding client businesses, assessing risks and internal controls, conducting substantive and control tests, resolving accounting issues, and drafting financial statements. Requires an accounting degree, strong communication and computer skills, teamwork, client focus, and travel to assigned client locations up to 25%.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

***Please upload your resume and unofficial transcripts in one document as part of your application***

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:

  • 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 

 

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. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.


We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.


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: $57,200 - $68,250

Skills Required

  • Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by employment commencement
  • Accounting major
  • Travel to assigned client locations
  • Access to and ability to arrange reliable transportation
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
  • Client-focused approach
  • Ability to multitask

RSM US LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSM US LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by RSM US LLP.

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, caregiver leave, and family‑building assistance are standout strengths, including 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, six weeks paid family caregiver leave, up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, and up to $20,000 per child for adoption or surrogacy, plus backup care resources. These benefits create a family‑forward package that stands out within the firm’s total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options are broad, with self‑managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and firm‑wide wellbeing days alongside hybrid work flexibility. This breadth is consistently presented as a strong component of the overall offering.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs (two HDHPs and a PPO), telehealth access, and a mental‑health platform offering up to eight free 1:1 sessions per year. Health benefits are characterized as solid to strong for the industry.

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The Company
HQ: London
19,318 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.

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