Audit Associate – Illinois

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors; Illinois; On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading CPA firm as an Audit Associate in Chicago, where you will perform audits and prepare financial statements while developing your skills and client relationships. Enjoy ambitious compensation potential, 401K, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401K

Profit Sharing

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits

Competitive Vacation and PTO Policies

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience providing assurance services in public accounting.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or pursuing educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, and special projects as part of assurance teams.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Competency

Willingness to Learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to take your professional journey to new heights?The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is looking for an Audit Associateto bring a unique spark to our talented assurance team based in our vibrantChicago 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:

Responsibilities& Opportunities

• 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 with engagement leaders promptly regarding open items, testing problems, or other essential matters.
• Prepare financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Develop technical competency with GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Communicate with client and firm associates promptly, accurately, positively, and professionally.
• 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required.
• 0-2 years of experience providing assurance services in public accounting
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or intend to continue to pursue the required educational requirements to become eligible.
• Internship with relevant 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 and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for doing impactful work, professionalism, integrity, and dependability.

As a CPA and Top Workplace firm, we believe in effective client engagement, allowing you to grow as a business advisor while honing your accounting and leadership skills.Vrakas CPAs + Advisors offers ambitious compensation potential, 401K, profit sharing, comprehensive insurance benefits, and competitive vacation and PTO policies. Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance. The estimated salary range for this role is $63,000-$89,000. Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.At Vrakas, we are proud to be fiercely independent in our mission to stand tall as one of the Midwest's largest locally owned CPA firms.Intrigued? Dive deeper into this exciting opportunity by applying below or contacting our Director of Talent,Tara Tomter.