Experienced Assurance Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NorthPoint Search Group seeks an Experienced Assurance Associate in Chicago, IL for a hybrid, full-time position. You will perform audits across private and public companies, gain hands-on testing and contribute to control evaluations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and engagement with clients throughout the year, with mentorship and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in accounting with CPA exam credits.
• 1+ year of audit experience in a public accounting environment.
• Experience with SEC or publicly traded company audits preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsabilités

• Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete audit testing, and address questions.
• Perform substantive testing of balance sheets and income statements.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development programs to strengthen technical and professional skills.
• Build relationships with clients and internal teams, using networking and collaboration skills.
• Work closely with engagement teams to deliver high-quality assurance services.

Connaissances

Audit experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Formation

Accounting degree with CPA credits

Outils

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Experienced Assurance Associate - Chicago, IL

Who

A detail-oriented accounting professional with at least one year of public accounting audit experience.

What

Provide audit and assurance services including substantive testing, internal control evaluations, and year-round client engagement.

When

Full-time position available immediately.

Where

Hybrid role based in the client’s regional office (location withheld for confidentiality).

Why

To grow your technical accounting and client-service skills in a supportive environment with clear opportunities for professional development.

Office Environment

Collaborative, flexible, development-focused culture with modern workplace policies.

Salary

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work with privately held and publicly traded companies across various stages of growth while gaining hands-on audit experience and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete audit testing, and address questions.
• Perform substantive testing of balance sheets and income statements.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development programs to strengthen technical and professional skills.
• Build relationships with clients and internal teams, using networking and collaboration skills.
• Work closely with engagement teams to deliver high-quality assurance services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related business field with sufficient credits to sit for the CPA exam.
• 1+ year of audit experience in a public accounting environment.
• Experience with SEC or publicly traded company audits preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.