Audit Associate

Ready to take your professional journey to new heights?

The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is looking for an Audit Associate to bring a unique spark to our talented assurance team based in our vibrant downtown Chicago
office in 2027.

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:

• Perform a wide range of work as part of assurance teams, including audits, reviews, and special projects, following firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders.
• Communicate promptly with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing issues, or other essential matters.
• Prepare financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Develop technical competency with GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Communicate promptly, accurately, positively, and professionally with clients and firm associates.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, including on-site visits.
• Participate in continuing professional education programs.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor for clients and associates.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency, recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements, and discuss with engagement leaders.

• 0-3 years of experience providing assurance services in public accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or intend to continue to pursue the required educational requirements to become eligible.
• Relevant internship and work experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations.
• Willingness to learn new skills and programs.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills, as well as practical interpersonal skills.
• Passion for doing impactful work, professionalism, integrity, and dependability.

Why Vrakas?

We’reproud of our 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.

Visitour Culture&Benefitspageformoredetails.

The estimated salary range for this role is $63,000-$89,000.Individual salaries aredeterminedbased on multiple factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and location.

AtVrakas,weareproudtobefiercelyindependentinourmissiontostandtallasoneofthelargestlocally ownedCPAfirmsinthe

Midwest.

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.