Audit & Attest Senior (52796)

Paycom - ATS; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in Chicago, IL seeks an Audit Senior to lead engagements, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to GAAP and GAAS. You will coordinate planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, while mentoring team members and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, timely delivery, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative, growth-oriented firm. On-site positioning in Chicago supports close client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Outstanding analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit, review, and compilation procedures including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures.
• Coordinate day-to-day duties, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, ensuring seamless execution.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Mentor, train, and supervise staff.
• Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and clients through positive interactions and responsiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in auditing practices.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA / 150 credit hours preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Caseware/Caseview

Job description

CategoryAudit & Attest## DescriptionCitrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We're continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!We are looking for an **Audit Senior** to join our Audit department at our Chicago, IL location. As an Audit Senior you will be responsible for:* Conduct audit, review, and compilation procedures including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures, to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial information.* Coordinate day-to-day duties, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, ensuring seamless execution.* Demonstrate a deep understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).* Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Mentor, train, and supervise staff.* Effectively communicate and cultivate collaborative and professional relationships with peers, supervisors, and clients through positive interactions and responsiveness.* Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in auditing practices.* Participate in professional development activities to enhance technical skills and knowledge.## Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field* CPA or obtain 150 credit hours for CPA eligibility preferred* Minimum 2 years of experience with a public accounting firm required* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on client responsiveness* Strong organizational and multitasking abilities* Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills* Ability to excel both independently and collaboratively* Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality* Outstanding analytical, organizational, and project management skills* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications* Knowledge of Caseware/Caseview is a plus