Audit Senior

CPS, Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Lisle, IL is seeking a professional to become an industry expert for the clients you serve and to grow your career in a focused area of accounting.

You will work face-to-face with clients to identify creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges. You will join a CPA firm that serves middle-market clients and whose owners have both clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind, with transparency.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
• Plan and supervise the execution of all audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on client's balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review tests to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
• Play an active role in discussions with the Manager and Partner relative to business recommendations resulting from testing performed and information gathered.
• Learn and grow from direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring along with firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients.
• Support the growth and development of team members helping associates meet their professional goals.
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.

Job description

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a CPA firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs
• You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a CPA firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs
• You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities

What you will do:

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients:
  • Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions raised
  • Plan and supervise the execution of all audit engagement activities
  • Review and perform substantive testing on client's balance sheets and income statements
  • Conduct and review tests to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement
  • Play an active role in discussions with the Manager and Partner relative to business recommendations resulting from testing performed and information gathered
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
• Support the growth and development of team members helping associates meet their professional goals
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance