Audit Senior

calibrecpagroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Calibre CPA Group in Chicago, IL seeks an Audit Senior to lead and supervise multiple audit engagements, ensuring quality service for firm clients. The role focuses on planning, field work, wrap up, and acting as the client contact for basic questions.

The ideal candidate has audit experience, including not-for-profit and employee benefit plan audits, and CPA certification or active pursuit. The firm offers health/dental, 401(k) and generous PTO, with strong opportunities for leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ audit experience.
• Recent experience at a public accounting firm is preferred.
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Industries: not-for-profit, labor unions and employee benefit plans are a plus.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience with paperless public accounting (ProSystem, Engagement, GoFileroom).

Responsibilities

• Initiate and coordinate the audit planning process with the audit team.
• Supervise each engagement ensuring quality work on time.
• Interact with clients efficiently, representing the Firm professionally.
• Conduct audits on financial statement accounts.
• Document accounting systems and internal controls, identifying weaknesses.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers.
• Clear open review notes.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and management letters.
• Adhere to engagement budgets and assist in budgeting.
• Plan and administer smaller engagements with minimal supervision.
• Train and mentor other audit staff and conduct regular reviews.

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Team supervision

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ProSystem

Engagement

GoFileroom

Job description

Audit Senior

We are a growing public accounting firm and we are seeking experienced Audit Seniors for our Chicago, IL office to lead and supervise multiple audit engagements, ensuring the delivery of quality audit services to firm clients. We are dedicated to providing the best possible working environment, including a commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees. It is our goal to cultivate our employees and give them a variety of resources to develop and grow into a career with us.

Senior Auditors will be responsible for coordinating day to day duties of planning, field work, and wrap up while supervising the engagement team. The position is responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information that may be involved in all assigned client engagements.

The ideal candidate for this position will have audit experience, including experience performing audits for not-for-profit clients and employee benefit plans. This position offers excellent opportunities for leadership development and career advancement. The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental insurance coverage, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, and a generous paid time off policy.

Our office is located in Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000 annually (depending on experience)

Position Responsibilities

• Initiate and coordinate the audit planning process with the audit team
• Supervise each engagement, making sure quality work is performed, on time
• Interact with clients efficiently, representing the Firm in a positive and professional manner
• Conduct audits on financial statement accounts
• Document accounting systems and internal controls, identifying weaknesses where present
• Prepare and review audit workpapers
• Clear open review notes
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management letters
• Adhere to engagement budgets and assist in budgeting process
• Plan and administer smaller engagements, with minimal supervision
• Train and mentor other audit staff and conduct regular reviews of work product
• Audit challenging and/or high-risk areas requiring greater technical expertise
• Assign work to staff that will challenge and allow for growth while staying within budget

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2 years’ audit experience
• Recent experience working for a public accounting firm
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification is highly preferred
• Industries: not-for-profit, labor unions, employee benefit plans a plus
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, GAAP, and GAAS
• Experience with paperless public accounting (ProSystem, Engagement, GoFileroom)

EEO

Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.