Senior Audit Associate

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to work alongside A&A managers and leadership, delivering high‑quality audits for diverse clients and guiding engagements to completion.

The ideal candidate is CPA eligible with 3+ years in public accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record in delivering exceptional client service. Growth and collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• CPA candidate with 3+ years in public accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; Masters or advanced degree desired
• CPA eligibility required, CPA desired
• Three plus busy season audit/assurance experience at senior associate or supervisor level
• Experience in construction, manufacturing/distribution, technology or M&A preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management and communication skills
• Excellent client service, ethical standards, and commitment to quality and timely completion
• Proficiency in software and Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with A&A managers and firm leadership to serve clients and build the business
• Organize and manage client engagements and projects, completing engagement tasks and components

Skills

Intellectually curious

Hardworking

Personable

Driven

Client service oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Masters or advanced degree desired

CPA eligibility

CPA desired

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you seeking a firm where growth and development are a priority and where relationships both within the firm and with clients are fostered?Do you wish to continue your career within public accounting getting high-visibility access to leadership and a variety of client work, and a true collaborative culture!

Mowery & Schoenfeld is adding Senior Audit Associates to our growing team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with A&A managers and firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will be a critical member of our engagement teams, utilizing your expertise to organize and manage client engagements and projects, including the completion of engagement tasks and project components.

Our ideal candidate is a certified public accountant (CPA), or is CPA eligible, with at least 3 years of experience in public accounting. In addition, the role requires:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Masters or advanced degree desired
• CPA eligibility required, CPA desired
• Three (3)+ busy season experienceproviding audit and assurance services, with at least one busy season at the senior associate or supervisor level
• Preferred experience within construction, manufacturing/distribution, technology and/or business combination (M&A)
• Demonstrated analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills

Join a Firm That Expects More — and Gives More

We’re building a firm of people who take pride in doing things the right way.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

Intellectually curious – You think critically, ask better questions, and don’t settle for surface-level answers.

Hardworking – You bring determination and follow-through, especially when it matters most.

Personable – You build trust naturally—with clients and teammates alike.

Driven – You care about growth, accountability, and becoming exceptional at your craft.

Client Service Oriented – You understand that responsiveness, quality, and relationships are what define great firms.

What Makes Us Different

Meaningful client relationships – not just compliance work

A team of high performers – not passengers

Clear expectations and accountability – not ambiguity

Opportunities to grow into leaders – not static roles

A voice in shaping the firm’s future – not just executing tasks

We’re intentional about building a culture where performance matters, collaboration is real, and people take ownership.

Who Will Thrive Here

You’ll do well here if you:

Take initiative without waiting to be asked

Care about the details and the bigger picture

Communicate clearly and confidently

Are career driven and motivated

Want to be part of a team that pushes each other to be better

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting and advisory services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client, building a lasting and trusted relationship. Made up of 20 partners and over 200 total employees, Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business.

We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international tax, and business advisory services.

Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award, awarded to only one firm each year.

We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth, community, and superior client service to join our team.

Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.