Experienced Audit Associate

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Audit Associate to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your career while gaining valuable accounting and leadership skills. You will work closely with clients, including family businesses and private-equity owned companies, providing personalized learning experiences. The firm fosters a collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities and encourages work-life balance through social activities. If you are a self-starter with a passion for public accounting, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive and engaging setting.

Benefits

401K

Profit Sharing

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits

Vacation

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of public accounting experience required.
• Must have an undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit teams and complete audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Work directly with clients and gain hands-on experience across industries.

Skills

Public Accounting Experience

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Integrity

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting

Sufficient Coursework for CPA Exam

Tools

Excel

Word

ProSystem fx

BNA Fixed Assets

Job description

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors is looking for an Experienced Audit Associate to join our team of talented professionals.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter looking to blaze a career path at their own pace. A key player who will help take our firm to the next level. We are not just filling a job; but providing a fantastic career opportunity. We encourage and support involvement with our clients’ businesses from all team members. This allows you to develop as a business advisor at the same time you gain valuable accounting and leadership skills.

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Work within the team concept supervising teams as they complete audits, reviews and compilations. Vrakas clients are generally closely-held/for profit business with a variety of ownership structures including family businesses, ESOP’s and private-equity owned companies.
• Gain hands-on experience and training in various areas, working with our clients who compete in a wide variety of industries. While gaining this experience, audit associates also gain an in-depth knowledge of their clients’ businesses and industries.
• Numerous opportunities to work directly with partners, managers and other members of the Vrakas team.
• Work directly with controllers, chief financial officers and business owners during the term of the engagement.
• Work in an environment structured around providing personalized learning opportunities for all team members so that everyone is able to have a positive and beneficial experience. Each experienced Audit Associate is assigned a peer mentor who will help tailor and personalize each individual’s career path.
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings and encourage a work-life balance.
• Participate in CPE programs necessary to maintain your CPA certificate.
• Travel is expected, as needed, to meet firm and client needs.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in public accounting.
• An undergraduate degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient course work to sit for the CPA exam.
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.0.
• A minimum of two busy seasons of audit experience.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industries.
• The ability to respond to client and firm requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Integrity within a professional environment.
• Work effectively with various computer software applications including, but not limited to: Excel, Word, ProSystem fx (Workpaper, Trial Balance software), BNA Fixed Assets and other related applications.

Aggressive compensation potential, commensurate on past performance and experience; 401K, profit sharing, comprehensive insurance benefits portfolio, vacation, PTO, and more. For more information about our benefits, visit our Culture & Benefits page under the Career's tab.

Vrakas is fiercely independent and steadfast in its desire to remain one of the largest locally-owned CPA firms in Wisconsin and surrounding markets. To learn more about the position, apply below or contact our Director of Talent, Tara Tomter at [e-mail].