Senior Audit Associate – Chicago, IL

Ready to take your professional journey to new heights?

The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is looking for a Senior Audit Associate to bring a unique spark to our talented assurance team based in our vibrant Chicago office.

If you’re a self-starter eager to carve out your career path at your own pace and want to be a key player in the firm's success, then you might be the perfect fit for our team. At Vrakas, we’re not just filling a position; we’re crafting a one-of-a-kind career opportunity tailored to your needs.

The responsibilities, opportunities, and qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Lead and mentor associates as they complete audits and reviews
• Assist in the management and development of associates through the execution of assurance tasks
• Review other team members’ work and provide valuable feedback
• Build technical skills while working across various industries
• Regularly collaborate with shareholders, managers, and other internal leaders
• Understand the firm’s lines of service to provide a holistic service plan to each client
• Manage the engagement team on-site at client locations
• Work directly with controllers, CFOs, and business owners to ensure assurance engagements are completed within a predetermined timeframe
• Participate in various training and CPE programs to ensure professional development
• Travel is expected, as needed, to meet firm and client needs

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience providing assurance services in public accounting
• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related field
• Must possess the necessary credit hours to be eligible for CPA licensure
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations
• Experience with Microsoft 365 with a strong understanding of Excel and Word
• Ability to address requests from clients and the firm in a timely, precise, and professional manner
• Ability to foster client relationships across various industries
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective in both independent work and team collaboration
• Ability to consistently perform services with integrity, reliability, and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• 1+ years of proven supervisory or mentor experience
• Manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate, or other related industry experience
• Passion for being a technical resource for team members
• Strong project management skills and a desire to drive process improvement
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• CCH accounting software experience, including Workflow, Engagement, and Practice Management

* Candidates with CPA credentials will be given additional consideration for this position.

Why Vrakas?

We’reproudofour supportive, people-first culture where your voice matters.

You’ll collaborate with a team of experienced professionals who are invested in both client success and each other’s development. We offer opportunities to build your skills, make a meaningful impact, and join a collaborative learning environment where sharing knowledge helps everyone grow and progress together.

With competitive pay, a strong 401(k) andprofit-sharing plan, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off,there’sno shortage of reasons to jump aboard.

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• competitive pay
• a strong 401(k) andprofit-sharing plan
• comprehensive benefits
• generous paid time off

The estimated salary range for this role is $75,000-$130,000.

Individual salaries aredeterminedbased on multiple factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and location.

Chicago Office: 29

E. Madison Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60602

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, referrals, or other candidate information from third-party recruiters or agencies. Please note that Vrakas is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions. All unsolicited submissions will become the property of Vrakas CPAs + Advisors. Vrakas CPAs + Advisors reserves the right to pursue, contact, interview, and hire any candidateidentifiedthrough unsolicited submissions without financial obligation to the submitting agency.