Audit Senior Accountant

Orion Placement; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an Audit Senior in Downers Grove, IL to grow into a Manager role within ~2 years. The role provides ownership of audits, direct client contact, and cross-functional exposure to advisory and tax matters at a growing CPA firm.

You will lead engagements, coach staff, and collaborate with partners across a diverse client base in a primarily in-office setting with occasional remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent audit experience within public accounting.
• Must handle financial statement audits, fieldwork, client communication.
• Experience in a smaller or midsize CPA firm environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial statement audits and other assurance engagements from fieldwork through completion.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, keeping engagements organized, responsive, and moving forward.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, financial statements, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
• Review work completed by staff and provide coaching and feedback.
• Identify accounting, reporting, and internal control matters and communicate findings clearly to clients and firm leadership.
• Collaborate directly with partners and team members across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks when working with client financial information.

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Staff coaching

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

• Step into a visible Audit Senior role with a clear opportunity to grow into a Manager position within approximately two years.
• Work with a diverse mix of privately held businesses and other organizations, giving you broad exposure and meaningful client responsibility.
• Take ownership of audit engagements, client communication, financial statements, and staff review rather than being limited to one narrow piece of the process.
• Join an established, growing CPA firm where experienced professionals have direct access to leadership and can make a noticeable impact.
• Build on your audit expertise while gaining exposure to advisory, accounting, and tax matters across a varied client base.

Location:

This is a primarily in-office opportunity in Downers Grove, Illinois. We value in-person collaboration while offering occasional remote flexibility when personal needs require it.

Note:

Candidates should have 3+ years of recent public accounting audit experience and be comfortable handling financial statement audits, fieldwork, client communication, and engagement responsibilities. Experience in a smaller or midsize CPA firm environment is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are an established CPA firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and business advisory services to a diverse group of privately held businesses and other organizations. Our team is known for responsive client service, practical advice, and long-term relationships, and we offer experienced professionals the opportunity to take ownership and continue growing their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Plan and execute financial statement audits and other assurance engagements from fieldwork through completion.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, keeping engagements organized, responsive, and moving forward.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, financial statements, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
• Review work completed by staff and provide practical coaching and feedback.
• Identify accounting, reporting, and internal control matters and communicate findings clearly to clients and firm leadership.
• Collaborate directly with partners and team members across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks when working with client financial information.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent audit experience within public accounting.
• Current Audit Senior, Senior Accountant, Audit Supervisor, or comparable level experience preferred.
• Hands-on financial statement audit, fieldwork, client communication, and workpaper experience.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tax experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Clear advancement potential for someone ready to grow toward Audit Manager responsibilities.
• Direct exposure to partners and experienced professionals who value initiative and strong client service.
• Diverse engagements that allow you to continue expanding your technical and industry knowledge.
• A stable, established environment with the feel and accessibility of a smaller CPA firm.
• A team focused on quality work, responsiveness, professional growth, and long-term client relationships.