Audit Staff - Chicago | CPA Path & Growth

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision care

Disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Other programs for wellbeing

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks an Audit Staff to work on varied audit engagements under supervision of accounting professionals. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, preparing financial statements, and developing technical accounting skills.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA eligibility or pursuit, and willingness to travel; overtime may be necessary during peak cycles. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Masters preferred CPA certified or eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel.
• Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles.

Responsibilities

• Engage and serve clients from various industries
• Communicate with project in-charges and clients
• Develop technical accounting skills while performing audits of financial statements
• Prepare audit checklists and adjust journal entries
• Gain business writing experience while preparing financial statements alongside clients
• Prepare and organize workpapers for client files
• Perform other essential duties as needed

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Masters preferred CPA eligibility

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks an Audit Staff to work on varied audit engagements under supervision of accounting professionals. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, preparing financial statements, and developing technical accounting skills.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA eligibility or pursuit, and willingness to travel; overtime may be necessary during peak cycles. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the position.