Audit Supervisor — Employee Benefit Plans (Hybrid)

CareerNerds, LLC; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in the Chicago North Suburbs is seeking an Audit Supervisor to join a respected public accounting firm. The role focuses on employee benefit plan audits and privately held for-profit clients, with strong leadership exposure to firm leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of public accounting audit experience, CPA preferred, and a track record mentoring staff. This hybrid position offers a base salary of $90,000–$110,000 and potential total compensation up to $121,000+.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience in audit.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Employee Benefit Plan audit experience desirable.
• Strong communication and staff supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee benefit plan audits from planning to completion.
• Supervise and develop staff accountants.
• Develop engagement work plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing.
• Monitor engagement progress and communicate with Managers and Partners.
• Serve as primary client contact.
• Develop and tailor audit programs based on client needs and risk.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, and tax returns.
• Analyze complex transactions and unusual accounting situations.
• Identify potential issues and perform technical research.
• Manage engagement economics including budgeting and billing.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Audit and accounting

Client relationship

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in Accounting

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC in the Chicago North Suburbs is seeking an Audit Supervisor to join a respected public accounting firm. The role focuses on employee benefit plan audits and privately held for-profit clients, with strong leadership exposure to firm leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of public accounting audit experience, CPA preferred, and a track record mentoring staff. This hybrid position offers a base salary of $90,000–$110,000 and potential total compensation up to $121,000+.