Senior Audit Associate

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$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Prosperity Partners (“Prosperity”) is a Chicago‑headquartered public accounting firm offering best‑in‑class tax, accounting, and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net‑worth individuals, and family offices. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, long‑term client relationships, and a collaborative, people‑first culture.

As a Senior Audit Associate, you would be an integral part of the team, with the unique opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of the audit from start to finish, not just one facet of the engagement. You would be responsible for taking ownership of each step of the engagement including audit planning, fraud and risk assessments, and the preparation of financial statements and disclosures, as well as tax issues such as tax accruals, tax compliance, and tax planning.

Prosperity Partners provides a dynamic work environment, significant growth opportunities and the ability to work directly with company leaders. Candidates that work hard, are enthusiastic, and behave ethically have excellent opportunity for annual advancement. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office three days per week.

• Perform the day‑to‑day activities of a financial statement audit in accordance with GAAS or PCAOB standards;
• Prepare financial statements and required disclosures as needed;
• Research technical issues as they arise during the engagement;
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to audit team and partners;
• Interact with client to help ensure an efficient flow of information from the client to the audit team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university;
• CPA or CPA‑track preferred;
• 3–5 years of experience in public accounting or private industry;
• Experience working with the financial services industry, more specifically broker‑dealers, investment partnerships/hedge funds and private equity funds;
• Experience with Quality of Earnings reporting is a plus;
• Experience with tax compliance is a plus (individuals, trusts, S/c corporations, partnerships and foundations);
• Solid understanding of GAAP and complex accounting entries;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• A proactive team player who thrives in a client‑service environment.

• Opportunity to work within a client focused and fast paced team environment;
• A supportive, growth‑oriented culture with a focus on coaching and collaboration opportunities;
• A structured mentorship and continuing education program to support career advancement;
• Competitive compensation and benefits;
• A team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence;
• Hybrid work environment with three in‑office days per week.

Prosperity Partners is a people‑focused public accounting firm with a strong culture, talented professionals, and great clients. We offer competitive salaries, equity compensation and excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k with company contribution, education and more). We encourage you to apply if interested in working with talented professionals in an entrepreneurial, process‑driven environment.

Prosperity Partners is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of consideration for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We enthusiastically encourage applications from a wide range of candidates.