FAO Internssupport the finance and accounting functions for small and medium sized companiesin various industries. Interns work directly with clients to support allareas of finance and accounting, particularly in the areas of bill pay,billing, month-end close and financial reporting. FAO Interns also help clientmanagement review and analyze periodic financials to understand and explainfluctuations in clients’ businesses. Through this, FAO Interns develop a deepunderstanding of our clients’ industries and how the finance and accountingfunctions work within their businesses. FAO Interns also participate in andsupport FAO technology implementations for ERP, accounts payable, time and expense,and month-end close systems.

RSM’s FAO practice prides itself on the processes and technologies they have built toremain efficient, scalable and to produce high quality deliverables. As an FAOIntern, you will learn the “best” way to design and support client finance andaccounting functions, which is the core understanding required to become avaluable consultant.

Responsibilities:

This is a hands-on position that requires extensive communication andcoordination across multiple parties. Duties performed on behalf of clients include: Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions Perform month-end reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts Perform P&L review over client operations Support FAO technology implementations by documenting future processes and assisting with system configuration Provide recommendations on how to improve client and RSM operations

Qualifications: 

Required to be working towards a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously plus excellent analytical and decision making skills.  Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Strong organizational skills along with the ability to meet deadlines. Ability to adapt to change effectively.   Experience with automated accounting systems (preferred)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RSM POLICY, PROSPECTIVE HIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19. IF NOT VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 THEY MUST QUALIFY FOR AN ACCOMMODATION TO THIS VACCINATION REQUIREMENT OR PARTICIPATE IN TESTING.    

IF YOU ARE LOCATED IN NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO CURRENT APPLICABLE LAW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED TO ENTER THE NEW YORK OFFICE AND TESTING IS NOT AN OPTION TO ENTER THE NEW YORK OFFICE.  

Youwant your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where youare today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents andpersonality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as anindividual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for youraccomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decisionmakers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'llmove quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from yourfresh perspective.

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RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market, with over 16,600 professionals across the U.S., Canada, El Salvador and India. RSM has a global presence in 120 countries, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Our culture embodies inclusiveness and understanding, empowering our people to be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and own their futures to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.