What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assurance Senior - Nonprofit position at RSM US LLP?
RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Nonprofit assurance practice which specializes in serving a wide array of organizations, including nationally recognized trade and membership associations and large philanthropic foundations. Experience the personal satisfaction of being part of a team that helps nonprofits position themselves to better achieve their mission and serve their members and constituents.
Responsibilities:
- Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
- Develop an understanding of the client's business, and become a nonprofit industry specialist to understand client specific needs
- Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology
- Supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
- Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
- Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners
- Identify performance improvement opportunities
- Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients’
- Ensure professional development through ongoing education
- Willingness to travel 9 to 12 weeks out of the year, depending on your clients
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
- 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
- Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations
- CPA Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience auditing nonprofit and related organizations
- Demonstrated ability to in-charge on an engagement
