Audit Supervisor: Lead Benefit Plan Audits (Hybrid)

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Year-round flexible scheduling

Summer Fridays

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking an Audit Supervisor in the Chicago North Suburbs with a hybrid work model. Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000, with total compensation estimated from $92,500 to $121,000+ depending on experience and CPA status.

The role focuses on employee benefit plan audits and for-profit clients, offering exposure to a diverse set of industries, direct interaction with firm leadership, and a clear path for advancement within a respected public accounting

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 directly with Managers and Partners.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients.
• 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 issues and perform technical research.
• Manage engagement economics including budgeting, billing, and resource allocation.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit

Staff supervision

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking an Audit Supervisor in the Chicago North Suburbs with a hybrid work model. Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000, with total compensation estimated from $92,500 to $121,000+ depending on experience and CPA status.

The role focuses on employee benefit plan audits and for-profit clients, offering exposure to a diverse set of industries, direct interaction with firm leadership, and a clear path for advancement within a respected public accounting