Audit Supervisor (Government/Non-Profit)

Jobot; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Comprehensive Benefits (medical, etc.)

PTO 4 weeks

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Audit Lead in Naperville, IL for a hybrid role with travel up to ~80% across the Chicago suburbs. The firm offers a competitive base salary up to $125,000 plus benefits and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include leading audits, performing risk assessments, documenting work papers, and mentoring staff while serving as the main client contact during fieldwork. CPA pursuit preferred, bachelor’s in accounting required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 2–6 years of audit experience.
• Ability to travel ~80% within Illinois and surrounding suburbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through wrap up.
• Perform risk assessments and tailor procedures.
• Document tests and findings with supporting docs.
• Review workpapers for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to junior staff.
• Be the primary client contact during fieldwork.
• Coordinate information requests and issue resolution with management.
• Identify audit findings and communicate recommendations clearly.

Skills

Audit experience

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

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Job details:

Audit Lead | Naperville, IL | Hybrid | 60563

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded nearly three decades ago and based in Naperville, we are a CPA firm that has grown into one of the largest and fastest growing in the Chicago area. Our roots are in governmental accounting, and that foundation still shapes who we are today, even as we've expanded into nonprofit, private sector, and advisory work over the years. We believe our people are the reason clients stick with us, so we've built a culture where employees are genuinely valued and given the tools to grow. Our alliance with a global accounting network means our team gets access to resources and expertise you would not typically find at a firm our size, all while keeping the personalized approach that got us here in the first place.

Why join us:

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $125,000 base salary (DOE) plus opportunity for growth over time
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance
• Generous PTO: Starting paid time off benefit of 4 weeks
• Flexible Spending Account available
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a firm with an energetic, supportive culture where staff development is a real priority
• Hybrid Work Model

Job Details

• Lead assigned audit engagements day to day, managing planning, execution, and wrap up
• Perform and oversee risk assessments, identifying key audit areas and tailoring procedures accordingly
• Complete audit work papers by documenting tests and findings, verifying financial statement information against supporting documentation, and evaluating internal control systems
• Review workpapers prepared by Associates to confirm technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards
• Provide on the job training and mentorship, answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout fieldwork, keeping communication professional and responsive
• Coordinate information requests, status updates, and issue resolution with client management
• Identify and clearly communicate audit findings, control deficiencies, and recommendations to clients

Needed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 2 to 6 years of audit experience
• Ability to travel around 80% of the time throughout the Chicago suburbs, with occasional travel elsewhere in Illinois
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple engagements at once
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Actively pursuing a CPA license
• Government or nonprofit audit experience

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