Senior Assurance Auditor: GAAP, SEC & Controls

BDO USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA in Chicago seeks an Assurance Senior to coordinate day-to-day audit activities, including planning, fieldwork and wrap-up, and to prepare financial statements with disclosures under GAAP.

The role involves reviewing audit staff work, communicating with clients on control environments, SEC/PCAOB considerations, and supporting engagement planning, budgets and research.

Bachelor's in accounting and CPA considered, with 2+ years of audit experience.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of prior audit experience.
• CPA certification pursuit is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience with SEC filings and PCAOB guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day audit planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
• Review work of audit staff and provide feedback.
• Communicate disclosures and prepare financial statements under GAAP.
• Assist in internal control testing under SEC/PCAOB requirements.
• Support audit engagement planning and budgeting.

Skills

Audit experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

CPA pursuit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics

CPA certification pursuit

Master’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Assurance software/tools

Job description

BDO USA in Chicago seeks an Assurance Senior to coordinate day-to-day audit activities, including planning, fieldwork and wrap-up, and to prepare financial statements with disclosures under GAAP.

The role involves reviewing audit staff work, communicating with clients on control environments, SEC/PCAOB considerations, and supporting engagement planning, budgets and research.

Bachelor's in accounting and CPA considered, with 2+ years of audit experience.