REMOTE Auditor

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 96,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Associate Audit with a strong external audit background in Asset & Wealth Management for a 100% remote contract role. You will work on engagements for diverse clients, applying GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB standards and collaborating with client teams.

Responsibilities include leading audits, analyzing accounting issues, and leveraging data analytics and visualization tools to drive efficient, high-quality audits while staying current on industry developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of professional external audit experience.
• Direct audit experience in Asset & Wealth Management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
• Experience with technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Able to work in fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform external audit engagements for clients within the Asset & Wealth Management industry.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards throughout audit engagements.
• Analyze accounting, financial reporting, and industry-specific issues.
• Work effectively as both a team member and leader throughout client engagements.
• Manage multiple priorities, client expectations, and differing viewpoints while working toward successful outcomes.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members to address questions and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value to client engagements.
• Utilize technology, automation, and digital tools to improve audit efficiency.
• Work with large and complex data sets and leverage data visualization tools to identify and communicate insights.

Skills

External audit

AWM audit

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Data visualization

Automation tools

Data analytics

Job description

Senior Associate Asset & Wealth Management Audit

Work Location: 100% Remote

Job Type: Contract

Experience Level: Intermediate

Field: Accounting / Audit / Asset & Wealth Management

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Audit Associate with a strong background in external auditing within the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) industry . This individual will provide assurance and audit services to a variety of clients, ranging from growing organizations to large, established entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform external audit and assurance engagements for clients within the Asset & Wealth Management industry.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards throughout audit engagements.
• Analyze accounting, financial reporting, and industry-specific issues.
• Work effectively as both a team member and leader throughout client engagements.
• Manage multiple priorities, client expectations, and differing viewpoints while working toward successful outcomes.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members to address questions and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value to client engagements.
• Utilize technology, automation, and digital tools to improve audit efficiency.
• Work with large and complex data sets and leverage data visualization tools to identify and communicate insights.
• Stay current on industry trends, accounting developments, and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience.
• Strong external audit experience is required.
• Direct audit experience within Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) is required.
• Strong understanding of:
• U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
• U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (U.S. GAAS)
• Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards
• Experience with technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing professional services environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Previous experience working for a Big Four accounting firm such as Deloitte, (EY), KPMG, or another comparable large public accounting environment.
• Experience with automation, digitization, data analytics, or data visualization tools in an audit or professional services setting.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote and is best suited for an experienced external auditor

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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