Audit Senior / Manager

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Diverse client exposure

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to Audit Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. You will lead financial statement audits, supervise staff, and serve as the primary client contact on engagements.

The role emphasizes engagement leadership, risk assessment, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative assurance team. CPA licensure is preferred but not required initially.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Progressive public accounting audit experience
• Ability to identify, analyze, and clearly communicate audit findings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audit and assurance engagements
• Execute audit procedures and evaluate results per standards
• Identify audit findings, risks, and improvements; communicate to managers and clients
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and documentation
• Understand clients' businesses, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Serve as main client contact during engagements
• Communicate accounting/audit matters clearly and professionally
• Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Collaborate with assurance team members and leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and guide developing auditors
• Build trusted client relationships
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Gain exposure to clients across industries

Skills

Auditing

Client communication

Leadership

Team mentoring

Engagement management

Risk assessment

Financial statement audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA licensure preferred

Job description

Greater Chicago Area | Full-Time

An established public accounting firm in the Greater Chicago market is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to Audit Manager to join its growing assurance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who wants to continue developing technically while gaining increased engagement leadership, client interaction, and team development responsibilities. The firm offers exposure to a diverse client base, a collaborative team environment, competitive compensation, and strong opportunities for continued career advancement.

What You'll Do

• Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audit and assurance engagements
• Execute audit procedures and evaluate results in accordance with applicable professional standards
• Identify audit findings, risks, and areas for improvement and effectively communicate findings to managers, leadership, and client stakeholders
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Develop an understanding of clients\' businesses, operations, internal controls, and financial reporting processes
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients throughout audit engagements
• Communicate complex accounting and audit matters in a clear, professional, and practical manner
• Manage engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Collaborate closely with managers, partners, and other members of the assurance team
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to developing audit professionals
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Gain exposure to clients across a variety of industries

What We're Looking For

• Progressive public accounting audit experience
• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Experience performing and/or leading financial statement audits
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles
• Ability to identify, analyze, and clearly communicate audit findings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, firm leadership, clients, and other stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Leadership or staff mentoring experience preferred for Manager-level candidates
• Audit experience across multiple industries is highly valued
• Strong commitment to client service and quality

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO
• Additional employee benefits and programs
• Diverse client and industry exposure
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Meaningful client interaction
• Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills
• Continued professional development
• Strong potential for career advancement

Whether you\'re an Audit Senior ready to take on greater responsibility or an experienced Audit Manager looking for your next opportunity, this role offers the chance to expand your technical expertise, develop client relationships, lead engagements, and continue progressing within public accounting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.