Audit Senior

ORBA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBA in Chicago, IL is seeking an Audit Senior to oversee audit, review and compilation engagements under guidance from the Audit Manager and Director. You will supervise staff, perform risk assessments, and ensure timely wrap-up of engagements.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years in public accounting, and CPA is preferred. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting & audit experience in public accounting.
• Minimum of 1 year leading audits.
• Experience preparing tax returns is a plus.
• Experience with for-profit and non-for-profit clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the work of audit staff including reviewing their work and providing on-the-job training.
• Conduct basic, specialized and complex financial, operational and compliance audits under the direction of the audit director.
• Perform risk assessment prior to the beginning of an audit engagement.
• Prepare the most complex work papers and document accounting & audit work performed to support conclusions.
• Prepare draft financial statements and management letters and wrap up engagements timely.
• Perform reviews and compilations and report progress to Audit Manager and Audit Director.

Skills

Staff supervision

Audit procedures

Risk assessment

Client communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ORBA - Chicago, IL 60611

Position Summary

The Audit Senior is responsible for overseeing audit, review and compilation engagements and is responsible for resolving most accounting issues that arise during these engagements under the guidance of the Audit Manager and or the Audit Director. The individual will perform some engagements with minimal supervision and will direct staff and instruct them in the work to be performed, review the work completed by the staff and direct necessary revisions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervising the work of audit staff including reviewing their work and provide on the job training
• Conduct basic, specialized and complex financial, operational and compliance audits under the direction of the audit director.
• Perform risk assessment prior to the beginning of an audit engagement.
• Prepare the most complex work papers, to adequately document accounting & audit work performed and to support the conclusions reached.
• Prepare draft of financial statements and management letters. Will be expected to wrap up the engagement in a timely manner.
• Perform reviews and compilations
• Report progress of the audit, compilation or review engagement to both Audit Manager and Audit Director regularly
• Perform audit or review procedures as assigned by the Audit Managers or Audit Director
• Conduct research, prepare memorandums and summarize findings
• Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility for supervision of the daily fieldwork of engagements and client contact
• Prepare very complex individual, trust and business tax returns
• Prepare an evaluation of the staff on the engagement at the end of the engagement but give guidance to the staff when necessary during the engagement.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting & audit experience in public accounting
• Minimum of 1 year leading audits
• Experience preparing tax returns is a huge plus
• Experience with for-profit and non-for-profit clients

Skills:

• Outstanding written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and results based environment
• Strong leadership, business development, training, coaching and mentoring skills

Pay Transparency:

Estimated salary range is $80,000 - $115,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.