Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) - Senior Associate - Insurance

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Do you have a passion and a curiosity for understanding and researching complex accounting issues?

Are you looking for a more flexible and balanced career?

Do you enjoy serving and working collaboratively with your clients to help resolve complex accounting issues?

Are you interested in joining an in-demand rapidly growing practice with experienced professionals of diverse backgrounds?

Are you looking for a career that will provide you with interesting and varied professional growth opportunities?

If so, RSM's Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) is the right fit for you!

RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) practice in our Financial Services Industry team with a focus on insurance and reinsurance accounting, LDTI, US GAAP, and statutory financial reporting requirements and disclosures. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our financial services clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial institutions, insurance, specialty finance, and asset management.  Experienced in serving clients with a local, national, or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in multiple engagements within the Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate knowledge of complex accounting concepts
• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
• Collaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts on complex accounting matters
• Collaborate directly with the engagement manager and partner and the client
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and industry and begin to recognize key performance drivers, trends and developments
• Actively participate with engagement team and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Understand RSM’s service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery
• Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education 
• Willingness to travel 25% or less 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, financial reporting, or technical accounting capacity
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting and SEC reporting foundation with strong knowledge and practical experience in topics such as insurance and reinsurance accounting, LDTI, US GAAP and statutory financial reporting requirements and financial statement presentation and disclosure.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  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.