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Financial and Accounting Outsourcing Intern Summer 2027

RSM

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 34 - 40

Posted: 10 October 2026 (15 days ago)

Application Deadline: 7 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

FaaS Interns support the finance and accounting functions middle market companies in various work directly with clients to support all areas of finance and accounting particularly in the areas of bill pay billing month-end close and financial reporting. FaaS Interns also help client management review and analyze periodic financials to understand and explain fluctuations in clients businesses. Through this FaaS Interns develop a deep understanding of our clients industries and how the finance and accounting functions work within their businesses. FaaS Interns also participate in and support FaaS technology implementations for ERP accounts payable time and expense and month-end close systems.

RSMs FaaS practice prides itself on the processes and technologies they have built to remain efficient scalable and to produce high quality deliverables. As an FaaS Intern you will learn the best way to design and support client finance and accounting functions which is the core understanding required to become a valuable consultant.

Responsibilities:
This is a hands-on position that requires extensive communication and coordination 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 Bachelors in accounting and/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 withthe ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt to change effectively.
Experience with automated accounting systems (preferred)

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at 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/ 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 or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one dayrequest or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California please click here for additional information.

At RSM an employees 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: $34 - $40 per hour

Required Experience:

Intern

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