Senior Associate – Audit, Commercial Services

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking a seasoned audit professional to lead external audit engagements for a diverse client base. You will supervise staff and interns, mentor junior team members, and maintain outstanding client relationships while analyzing financial statements to resolve audit issues during fieldwork.

The role requires travel to client sites, strong engagement management, and CPA certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting external audit experience.
• Experience with engagement management and staff supervision.
• CPA certification education requirement.
• Ability to work additional hours and travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Running client engagements from start to finish
• Supervising, training, and mentoring staff and interns
• Maintaining outstanding client relationships
• Researching and analyzing financial statements and audit issues
• Engaging with key client management for audit-related resolutions

Skills

Staff supervision

Engagement management

Financial statement analysis

Audit issues research

Client relations

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Running client engagements from start to finish
• Supervising, training, and mentoring staff and interns
• Maintaining outstanding client relationships
• Researching and analyzing financial statements and audit issues
• Engaging with key client management for audit-related resolutions

Requirements

• 2+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience
• Organization, social, technical, and accounting and auditing skills
• Experience with engagement management and staff supervision
• CPA certification education requirement
• Ability to work additional hours and travel to client sites

Demonstrates expertise in public accounting and external audit processes, with a strong focus on client engagement management, staff supervision, and financial analysis. Proven ability to maintain client relationships and resolve audit-related issues effectively.

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Certification