Hybrid Audit Supervisor: Benefit Plan Focus & Growth

Top Echelon Software, 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

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an Audit Supervisor in the Chicago North Suburbs. This hybrid role focuses on employee benefit plan audits and privately held for-profit clients, with leadership responsibilities from planning through completion and direct interaction with firm leadership.

You will supervise and develop staff, manage engagement budgets and timelines, and engage with clients to deliver high-quality attest services.

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 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 a primary point of contact for clients.
• Develop and tailor audit programs based on individual client needs and risk.
• Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, tax returns, and other attestation engagements.
• Analyze complex transactions and unusual accounting situations.
• Identify potential issues and perform appropriate technical research.
• Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
• Prepare Form 990 and business tax returns associated with audit engagements.
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships through responsive and high-quality service.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an Audit Supervisor in the Chicago North Suburbs. This hybrid role focuses on employee benefit plan audits and privately held for-profit clients, with leadership responsibilities from planning through completion and direct interaction with firm leadership.

You will supervise and develop staff, manage engagement budgets and timelines, and engage with clients to deliver high-quality attest services.