Winter/Spring 2022 Audit Intern
RSM is currently interviewing for 2022 internships, which will also include an invitation to attend our 2021 Summer Leadership Program (called "Pathways"). This opportunity is available to students who are two years away from CPA eligibility (sophomores on a 4 year plan and juniors on a 5 year plan). The opportunity to participate in Pathways is contingent upon completing the 2022 internship interview process this spring and receiving a 2022 Internship offer.
Instructions to Apply:
1. Click Apply to help us learn more about your interests.
2. After completing Step 1, search and apply for the 2022 internship you are most interested in through the RSM Career Site
3. If selected, you will complete a series of interviews with RSM professionals.
4. If you receive an internship offer, you will also receive an invitation to Pathways!
Note: You do not have to accept your internship offer prior to attending Pathways. Come to the program and learn more about RSM before you make your decision..
This internship is scheduled to begin January 3, 2022 and will end April 15, 2022. Opportunities available in multiple locations. Please submit your application to the job posting and be prepared to discuss location preferences during the interview process. Internships are available across the United States, and not all locations are listed.
Position Description
At RSM, interns work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Interns 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 candidate’s 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:
- Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university
- 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
- 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