About the role#
This position combines the Elevate early career program with a Summer 2028 Process Risk and Controls Consulting internship. The Elevate program provides leadership development, networking, and skill-building through a three-day conference in January 2027 and year-long development experiences. Following this, you will transition into a hands-on internship within the Risk Consulting group. You will work with businesses across various industries, gaining direct exposure to client management and internal audit, SOX compliance, and financial reporting control projects.
What you'll do#
- Support consulting projects by sitting in on client meetings.
- Prepare reports on consulting services and discuss findings and recommendations with clients.
- Document project results and recommendations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Manage client projects to ensure they meet established timelines.
- Travel to client locations as required to deliver services.
- Attend designated conferences, training sessions, and meetings to support your professional growth.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited accounting degree program with 90 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- An anticipated full-time associate start date of Fall 2029 or Winter 2030.
- A minimum 3.4 GPA is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and involvement in student organizations or community groups.
- Strong communication, multi-tasking, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to arrange reliable transportation for travel to client sites.
- A high degree of integrity and professional conduct.
- CPA certification or progress toward certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Houston, TX; McLean, VA; Atlanta, GA; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Miami, FL; Charlotte, NC; Irvine, CA; Boston, MA.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: RSM does not provide sponsorship for this role.
About RSM US LLP
RSM US LLP provides assurance, tax, and consulting services. The firm focuses on the middle market. It employs over 17,000 professionals across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1926, the firm maintains its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
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