2027 Elevate Program and 2028 Tax Intern

RSM US LLP•Chicago, IL
•$34 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Elevate Program is RSM's premier early career program, designed for high-performing accounting students who are leaders on their campuses and in their communities, with a passion for learning and growth. Through a dynamic three-day leadership conference and year-long development experience, participants will build lasting relationships with RSM professionals and peers from across the country while strengthening critical skills in communication, collaboration, business acumen, executive presence, technology and professional networking. Elevate provides meaningful opportunities to deepen industry knowledge, enhance leadership capabilities and develop the confidence needed to make an immediate impact in your internship and future career. By applying for the Power Your Future: Elevate program, you are also applying for an RSM client service internship. 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.

Requirements

  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in accounting.
  • Have an anticipated full-time associate start date of Fall 2029 or Winter 2030.
  • Have demonstrated involvement and leadership in student organizations on campus and in their community.
  • Be a team player with strong communication skills who is motivated to work in a fast-paced environment with a desire to be client focused and learn how to provide skilled advisory services
  • 90 credit hours completed (at point of internship)
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
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