Assurance Senior Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate for a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL. You will deliver industry-focused audit and assurance services, plan engagements, perform testing, and support team development for middle-market clients.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of public accounting audit experience, CPA eligibility or pursuing, and strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers a collaborative, flexible environment with clear career growth, mentoring,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with coursework to sit for CPA.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion.
• 2+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Manufacturing & distribution audit experience preferred.
• Strong communication, time-management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership with project-management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete testing, and respond to inquiries.
• Plan and supervise audit engagement activities to ensure accurate, high-quality results.
• Perform and review substantive testing over balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review internal control testing and recommend improvements.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners regarding findings and business recommendations.
• Learn through direct coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide development programs.
• Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and collaboration.
• Support the development of team members through coaching and the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.
• Participate in team activities and events promoting work-life balance.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA eligibility or pursuing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assurance Senior Associate - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Who

A motivated audit professional with 2+ years of public accounting experience and strong technical and client-service skills.

What

Deliver industry-focused audit and assurance services while planning engagements, performing testing, and supporting team development.

When

Full-time position available immediately.

Where

Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL.

Why

To grow into an industry expert while working with a supportive team that offers flexibility, career development, and meaningful client relationships.

Office Environment

Collaborative, flexible, development-oriented workplace with structured programs and a focus on work-life balance.

Salary

$67,880 to $147,080 depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to specialize within a specific industry while providing audit and assurance services to middle-market clients, gaining both technical experience and professional growth in a supportive, fast-growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete testing, and respond to inquiries.
• Plan and supervise audit engagement activities to ensure accurate, high-quality results.
• Perform and review substantive testing over balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review internal control testing and recommend improvements.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners regarding findings and business recommendations.
• Learn through direct coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide development programs.
• Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and collaboration.
• Support the development of team members through coaching and the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.
• Participate in team activities and events promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion.
• 2+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Manufacturing & distribution audit experience preferred.
• Strong communication, time-management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership experience with strong project-management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.