Audit Senior - CPA Firm - Hybrid

Position: Audit Senior - Growing CPA Firm - Hybrid
Job Title: Client Accounting Services Senior

Job Location: North Chicago, Illinois - Hybrid
Job Salary: $75k - $105k
Requirements: 3+ Years of Public Accounting Audit Experience - EBP Experience a Plus

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Audit Senior

Position Overview
The Audit Senior is responsible for leading and executing financial statement audits and compliance engagements, with a primary focus on employee benefit plans (EBP) and ERISA-regulated clients. This role oversees audit fieldwork, mentors and develops staff, ensures audit quality and regulatory compliance, and serves as a key client contact. The Audit Senior plays a critical role in delivering timely, accurate audit opinions and actionable recommendations within a public accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution and Technical Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and execute audit engagements for employee benefit plans and ERISA-covered entities in accordance with GAAS, GAAP, ERISA, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform risk assessments and design audit procedures responsive to client operations, internal controls, and industry-specific risks
• Conduct substantive testing, control testing, and analytical procedures; document results and conclusions
• Evaluate internal controls, identify deficiencies, and communicate findings clearly and effectively

Supervision and Staff Development

• Supervise and train audit staff and junior auditors during fieldwork
• Assign and manage work responsibilities to ensure efficiency and quality
• Review work papers and provide timely, constructive feedback to support professional development

Reporting and Client Communication

• Prepare and review audit documentation, financial statements, and footnote disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and recommendations to clients in a clear and professional manner
• Coordinate with managers and partners to resolve technical issues, respond to client inquiries, and escalate significant matters as needed

Engagement and Practice Support

• Utilize audit software and tools to document work papers, track engagement status, and maintain efficient workflows
• Stay current on changes in auditing standards, ERISA regulations, and industry best practices
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance audit quality and efficiency
• Support business development initiatives by assisting with proposals, scoping new engagements, and participating in client meetings

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA license required or active progress toward CPA certification

Experience

• Three to five years of public accounting experience with progressive audit responsibilities
• Prior experience auditing employee benefit plans and ERISA-regulated clients strongly preferred

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of audit methodologies, GAAP, ERISA regulations, and employee benefit plan testing requirements
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop audit staff
• Solid project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with audit software, Microsoft Excel, and accounting systems; familiarity with time and billing systems is a plus

Additional Competencies

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit quality
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client-facing interactions and team collaboration
• High ethical standards, sound professional judgment, and commitment to independence requirements

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute