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Assurance Intern – Winter 2028 | RSM US LLP
The Tone:
This is an in-person assurance internship at RSM US LLP, working across various client locations. RSM stands as a leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, with a core purpose of instilling confidence in clients amidst a world of constant change. This internship plays a vital role in empowering clients and RSM’s people to realize their full potential, contributing to an unrivaled culture and talent experience. Interns will join an environment designed to inspire and empower personal and professional growth.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, various client locations
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Mission: To support audit engagements by understanding client businesses, assessing risks, and performing tests to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Understand client needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues.
• Audit Process: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the RSM audit approach and tools.
• Risk Assessment: Assess risks and evaluate the client’s internal control structure.
• Issue Resolution: Perform substantive tests and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Financial Reporting: Draft financial statements under prescribed formats.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level intern working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent in Accounting from an accredited university, with at least 90 credit hours completed.
• Experience: Ability to travel to assigned client locations is required, including access to and arrangement for reliable modes of transportation. Interns will develop strong working relationships with clients and engage on multiple team assignments.
• Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards (GAAS), internal control structures, and financial statement preparation.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
