Audit Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Winter 2027 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is a seasonal Assurance Intern position at RSM US LLP for Winter 2027, operating within a hybrid workstyle that requires travel to client locations. RSM US LLP stands as a leading provider of professional services, primarily serving the middle market on a global scale. The core purpose of RSM is to instill confidence in a world constantly undergoing change. This internship plays a vital role in supporting that mission, empowering clients and people to fully realize their potential through diligent assurance services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Travel Required
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Mission: This intern will assist in providing assurance services, helping clients manage accounting and reporting issues by thoroughly understanding their business operations, assessing financial risks, and performing critical tests to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Immersion: Gain a deep understanding of clients’ specific needs and expectations, their operational business models, industry landscape, accounting practices, internal control systems, employee structures, company values, and applicable industry-related Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) issues.
• Audit Methodology: Actively develop a comprehensive understanding of the RSM audit approach, including its established methodologies, proprietary tools, and best practices utilized in assurance engagements.
• Risk and Control Evaluation: Systematically assess various financial and operational risks and meticulously evaluate the client’s internal control structure to identify potential weaknesses or areas for improvement.
• Financial Integrity Testing: Conduct substantive tests on financial data and perform detailed tests of internal controls to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve accounting or reporting issues that may arise during the audit process.
• Reporting Preparation: Contribute to the final stages of the audit by drafting financial statements precisely under prescribed formats, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and client specifications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship opportunity requiring candidates to be actively working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or an equivalent qualification from an accredited university. A specific major in Accounting is mandatory, and applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours towards their degree.
• Experience: The role necessitates the ability to travel frequently to assigned client locations. Candidates must possess access to and the capability to arrange for the use of reliable modes of transportation to these various client sites.
• Skills: Strong communication abilities are essential, encompassing excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, proficiency in computer skills, particularly expertise in Microsoft Excel, is required for performing analytical tasks and data management.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrating the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment, and possessing the capacity to work efficiently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a professional setting.