Senior Audit Associate

Aprio; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

401k with Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Discretionary Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

CPA Support Program

Discretionary Incentive Compensation

Incentive for New Clients

Wellness Program

Flexible Working (Remote & Hybrid)

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to lead high-quality audit engagements that help clients achieve financial accuracy, clarity, and confidence. You will manage client engagements from planning through reporting, foster lasting client relationships, and contribute to the growth and development of a team of audit professionals.

This role offers meaningful exposure across diverse industries, including Manufacturing and Technology, within a progressive, fast-growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of public accounting experience
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Technology industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with CaseWare or comparable audit software
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Master's degree preferred
• Licensed CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements with accuracy, technical skill, and professional judgment
• Prepare audit work papers and adjusting trial balances
• Plan and schedule client engagements with effective time management; assemble trial balances and compile financial statements into clear, written reports
• Communicate the accuracy of financial statements and key financial information to clients and team members
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Lead, mentor, and support the professional development of team members
• Travel to client sites as needed

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

CaseWare experience

Licensed CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

Aprio is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to lead high-quality audit engagements that help clients achieve financial accuracy, clarity, and confidence. You will manage client engagements from planning through reporting, foster lasting client relationships, and contribute to the growth and development of a team of audit professionals. This role offers meaningful exposure across diverse industries, including Manufacturing and Technology, within a progressive, fast-growing firm. If you are a technically strong audit professional who is passionate about client service and team leadership, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Opportunity to lead end-to-end client engagements and build long-term client relationships.
• Exposure to diverse industries including Manufacturing and Technology.
• Ability to mentor and develop a team of audit professionals.
• Career growth within a high-growth, nationally recognized firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements with accuracy, technical skill, and professional judgment
• Prepare audit work papers and adjusting trial balances
• Plan and schedule client engagements with effective time managementAssemble trial balances and compile financial statements into clear, written reports
• Communicate the accuracy of financial statements and key financial information to clients and team members
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Lead, mentor, and support the professional development of team members
• Travel to client sites as needed

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting3–5 years of experience in public accounting
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Technology industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with CaseWare or comparable audit software
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Preferred: Master's degree
• Preferred: Licensed CPA

$70,000 - $133,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.

An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.