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

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.

• Participate in and manage assigned audit and assurance engagements.
• Perform financial statement audit procedures in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Plan and execute assigned portions of audit engagements.
• Prepare and review audit work papers and engagement documentation.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding audit requests, questions, and engagement matters.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting and auditing issues.
• Coordinate with Audit & Assurance Managers and firm leadership.
• Manage engagement deadlines, priorities, and assigned responsibilities independently.
• Communicate engagement status, issues, and potential risks clearly and timely.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide a high level of professional service.
• Assist with special audit and assurance projects as needed.
• Work with clients across industries such as construction, manufacturing/distribution, technology, and M&A/business combinations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• 3+ busy seasons of audit/assurance experience.
• At least 1 busy season at the Senior Associate, Audit Senior, or Supervisor level.
• CPA certification or CPA eligibility required; active CPA preferred.
• Strong financial statement audit experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage assigned audit engagement responsibilities.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting/audit software.

Skills:

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