Senior Audit Associate Public Accounting

Senior Audit Associate – Public Accounting (CPA/CPA Eligible)
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Audit Associate / Audit Senior to join a growing Audit & Assurance team at a well-established public accounting and advisory firm.

This opportunity is ideal for an audit professional with 3+ years of public accounting experience and at least 3 busy seasons of audit/assurance experience, including at least one busy season working at the Senior Associate or Supervisor level.

The Senior Audit Associate will perform and manage assigned audit engagements, work directly with clients and engagement teams, research accounting and audit matters, and ensure high-quality deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

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  Participate in and manage assigned audit and assurance engagements.

  
  


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  Perform financial statement audit procedures in accordance with applicable professional standards.

  
  


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  Plan and execute assigned portions of audit engagements.

  
  


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  Prepare and review audit workpapers and engagement documentation.

  
  


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  Communicate directly with clients regarding audit requests, questions, and engagement matters.

  
  


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  Identify, research, and resolve accounting and auditing issues.

  
  


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  Coordinate with Audit & Assurance Managers and firm leadership.

  
  


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  Manage engagement deadlines, priorities, and assigned responsibilities independently.

  
  


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  Communicate engagement status, issues, and potential risks clearly and timely.

  
  


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  Maintain strong client relationships and provide a high level of professional service.

  
  


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  Assist with special audit and assurance projects as needed.

  
  


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  Work with clients across industries such as construction, manufacturing/distribution, technology, and M&A/business combinations.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

  
  


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  3+ years of public accounting experience.

  
  


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  3+ busy seasons of audit/assurance experience.

  
  


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  At least 1 busy season at the Senior Associate, Audit Senior, or Supervisor level.

  
  


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  CPA certification or CPA eligibility required; active CPA preferred.

  
  


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  Strong financial statement audit experience.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.

  
  


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  Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

  
  


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  Strong client-facing and relationship-management abilities.

  
  


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  Ability to independently manage assigned audit engagement responsibilities.

  
  


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  Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting/audit software.