Audit Intern – Audit

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Summer 2027 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at RSM US LLP, for Summer 2027, offered in-person at client locations. RSM is a leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, dedicated to instilling confidence in a world of change. The firm empowers both clients and its people to realize their full potential. This Assurance Intern role is critical to that mission, contributing to an environment that inspires individuals to thrive personally and professionally, while working with diverse clients and engaging in multiple team projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Mission: This person solves the problem of ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance for clients by understanding their businesses, assessing risks, and performing detailed audits to resolve accounting and reporting issues.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Understanding: Understand client needs, business, industry, accounting systems, employees, company values, and relevant GAAP/GAAS issues.
• Audit Approach: Develop an understanding of RSM’s audit methodology and proprietary tools.
• Risk Assessment: Assess financial risks and evaluate clients’ internal control structures.
• Issue Resolution: Perform substantive and internal control tests to identify and resolve accounting or reporting discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Draft accurate financial statements following prescribed formats.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position. Candidates must have completed 90 credit hours and be actively working towards a B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Experience: This role requires travel to assigned client locations. Candidates must have access to and be able to arrange for reliable modes of transportation for these travel requirements. No specific years of experience are required.
• Skills: Proficiency in understanding and applying GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards). Ability to assess financial risks and evaluate internal control structures. Competency in performing substantive tests and internal control tests. Capability to draft financial statements according to prescribed formats.
• Bonus: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.