Audit Supervisor - Employee Benefit Plan Focus (Hybrid)

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Summer Fridays

Health insurance

Professional development

Direct client interaction

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks an Audit Supervisor in the Chicago North Suburbs on a hybrid basis. The role leads employee benefit plan audits and other assurance engagements, partnering with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality work.

You’ll supervise staff, manage budgets and engagement staffing, and maintain strong client relationships. CPA is preferred; 5–7+ years in public accounting are expected, with experience in employee benefit plans a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience in audit and accounting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Employee Benefit Plan audit experience or specialization is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of taxation and business returns.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Strong technical accounting and audit skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee benefit plan audits and other assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
• Develop engagement work plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
• Monitor engagement progress and communicate with Managers and Partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Develop and tailor audit programs based on client needs and risk.
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, and tax returns.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit leadership

Staff supervision

Client management

Budgeting & staffing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks an Audit Supervisor in the Chicago North Suburbs on a hybrid basis. The role leads employee benefit plan audits and other assurance engagements, partnering with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality work.

You’ll supervise staff, manage budgets and engagement staffing, and maintain strong client relationships. CPA is preferred; 5–7+ years in public accounting are expected, with experience in employee benefit plans a plus.