Experienced Auditor

Porte Brown LLC; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Porte Brown LLC in Palatine, IL seeks an Experienced Auditor to ensure compliance on Certified Audit and Review engagements, overseeing staff on engagements from start to finish.

You will assess internal controls, advise clients on accounting improvements, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality, timely results.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA.
• 5–8 years in public accounting.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office.
• Strong client rapport and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to train, mentor and coach staff.
• Ability to plan and organize.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit planning, field work, and reporting.
• Conduct audit and review engagements from start to finish.
• Assess compliance by examining financial records.
• Consult with clients on internal accounting transactions.
• Improve compliance by recommending changes in operations.
• Provide strategic and tactical accounting advice.
• Review work of entry level staff.
• Assist partners and managers in consulting engagements.
• Stay updated through educational opportunities.

Skills

Strong client rapport

Project management

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Mentor/train staff

Planning and organizing

Education

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA Certification or in process of obtaining CPA

Tools

MS Office

Computerized accounting software

Job description

Full-time Description

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure compliance on Certified Audit and Review engagements, including overseeing staff on engagements. In addition, the Experienced Auditor assists clients by identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective management and accounting operations and recommending improvements and efficiencies to their systems.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepare reports, communicate findings and recommendations
• Conduct audit and review engagements from start to finish
• Assess compliance by examining, analyzing, and verifying necessary financial records
• Consult with clients on various internal accounting related transactions, as needed
• Improve compliance by recommending changes in management and accounting operations
• Provide strategic and tactical accounting advice to the client
• Provide review of work product and performance of entry level staff
• Assist partners and managers in consulting engagements
• Enhance job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA Certification or in process of obtaining CPA
• 5 - 8 years of current public accounting experience
• Proficiency with computerized account software and MS Office
• Strong client rapport and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to focus on complex financial information
• Ability to train, mentor, and coach new staff
• Ability to plan and organize

Salary Description $70,000 - $85,000