Senior Audit Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking an Audit Senior for a boutique public accounting firm in the Lincolnshire, IL area. This role offers hands-on exposure, direct client interaction, and opportunities to grow quickly within a collaborative environment.

The firm emphasizes ownership of projects, open mentorship from partners, and ongoing professional development from day one.

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.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA eligible or pursuing CPA

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.