Senior Audit Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is assisting a boutique public accounting firm in the Lincolnshire, IL area in recruiting an Audit Senior. This role targets professionals with 2–5 years of public accounting audit experience seeking hands-on exposure and direct client interaction within a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes on-the-job learning, ownership of projects, and mentorship from partners, with opportunities to grow quickly as responsibilities expand.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA eligible or pursuing CPA certification.
• Experience in construction/real estate/manufacturing/tech is a plus.
• Strong communication and initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held clients
• Work directly with clients to gather financial information and support engagement needs
• Prepare workpapers, financial statements, and audit documentation
• Identify and communicate accounting or operational issues during engagements
• Collaborate with seniors, managers, and partners throughout the engagement process
• Develop an understanding of client operations and industry-specific accounting practices
• Participate in client meetings and continue building professional communication skills

Skills

Audit experience

CPA eligibility

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Our client, a boutique public accounting firm in the Lincolnshire IL area, is looking to add an Audit Senior to their team. This is a strong opportunity for someone with 2-5 years of public accounting audit experience who is looking for hands-on exposure, direct client interaction, and the ability to grow quickly within a collaborative environment.

This firm offers significant on-the-job learning and exposure from day one. Team members are given ownership of projects, encouraged to think critically, communicate directly with clients, and continuously take on more responsibility as they grow. The partners maintain an open-door policy and are highly involved in mentoring and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held clients
• Work directly with clients to gather financial information and support engagement needs
• Prepare workpapers, financial statements, and audit documentation
• Identify and communicate accounting or operational issues during engagements
• Collaborate with seniors, managers, and partners throughout the engagement process
• Develop an understanding of client operations and industry-specific accounting practices
• Participate in client meetings and continue building professional communication skills

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of audit experience within public accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Experience within the construction, real estate, manufacturing, or technology industries is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

While public accounting is often associated with burnout, this firm takes a different approach and prioritizes maintaining a healthy workload so employees can continue providing high-quality service. Staff rarely exceed 50 hours per week, even during peak busy season periods.