Entry Level Accounting Associate Jobs in Illinois

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The Position ​

Due to rapid growth of our Financial Services Risk Consulting practice within the insurance industry and the evolving risk landscape of our clients, RSM is seeking a highly motivated senior consultant to lead teams of risk consulting professionals in addressing our clients’ needs.

Key Responsibilities​

As a Senior Associate in the Financial Services Risk Consulting (Insurance) practice at RSM, you’ll be asked to consistently:

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Demonstrate your ability to:
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in risk consulting strategies and internal controls
  • Lead client engagement activities through the project lifecycle from initiation to close-out, including conducting risk assessments and client walkthroughs, preparing and reviewing work product, helping with process redesign and preparing client deliverables
  • Manage projects to successful completion through clear communication, expectation setting with stakeholders, deadline management, and within applicable resource and economic requirements.
  • Support multiple client projects simultaneously, while actively contributing to internal initiatives such as talent, practice, and business development
  • Leverage your understanding of the insurance industry and trends to effectively communicate leading risk management practices as your clients’ trusted advisor
  • Communicate effectively with your internal management team and develop executive presence through interactions with senior management within RSM and our clients
  • Support our people – work collaboratively with others and provide on the job training to develop team members
  • Support our clients – conduct yourself in a professional manner and develop meaningful relationships with client personnel in order to maximize client value

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business, accounting, engineering or related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in the insurance industry as an internal auditor, controls specialist, claims specialist, underwriting specialist, management consultant with a minimum of 1 year at a public accounting or professional services firm.
• Experience with leading projects across the three lines of defense and with various lines of business (e.g. CFO group, operations (claims, product, underwriting, actuarial) data, technology, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal audit)
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
• Job relevant certification (e.g., ARM, CRM, CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP) preferred
• Ability to travel to meet client needs.
• Established experience in the financial services industry with a focus on insurance

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $77,700 - $146,900

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.