Audit Senior Associate

CBIZ Employee Services Organization; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ in Deerfield, IL seeks an experienced audit professional to manage and execute client engagements. You will analyze client businesss, ensure audit quality, and stay within budget while guiding junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with a Master’s preferred, 2 years in public accounting, strong communication, and travel flexibility. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field.
• 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization.
• Proficient use of applicable technology; travel according to client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers.
• Demonstrate understanding of the client's business including analysis and planning of client engagements.
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete tasks within the time requested; explain variances when needed.
• Achieve charge hour goals and review associates' accounting, tax or auditing work.
• May supervise associates on engagements and train/mentor associate staff.
• Participate in client billing and business development activities as needed.

Skills

Deadline management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation or related field

Job description

• Locations 9 Parkway North, Ste 200, Deerfield, IL, 60015, US (Hybrid)
• Base Range Info Compensation for this role will be based on the background of the individual selected for this position. For more details see the “About Us” section.
• Base Range $90,000 - $105,000

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Complete all aspects of audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers and adhere to all quality control standards as required
• Demonstrate understanding of the client's business including analysis and planning of client engagements
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested, explain variances when needed
• Achieve charge hour goals
• Review associates' accounting, tax or auditing work: provide constructive review points
• May supervise associates on engagements
• Train and mentor associate staff
• May be involved in the client billing process by assisting Managers or Directors
• Identify and begin to develop knowledge in selected specialty practice
• Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen blending cross serve opportunities into client engagements
• Participate in practice development activities such as: membership in qualified organizations capable of referring potential engagements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

Notice to Candidates Requiring Sponsorship

At this time, CBIZ is not engaging with applicants who require sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, geographical location, and skill set of the individual selected for this position. Beyond income, you have access to: comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more. This posting will remain open for a minimum of three days and may close at any time thereafter.

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About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, taxation, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways toaccelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.