Senior Audit Associate

From Plants; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and reputable public accounting firm as an Audit Senior, where your expertise will shape the future of accounting excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff in a supportive environment. With a focus on integrity and innovation, the firm values its people and promotes a culture of growth and happiness. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work schedule that fosters work-life balance. If you are a dedicated professional ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous PTO

Paid holiday break

Summer Fridays

CPA licensing reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience required.
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and financial statement engagements.
• Oversee junior staff and implement process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Sassetti is a public accounting firm based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Our firm is a two-time winner of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, BDO Alliance’s Workplace Culture Award winner in 2023, and one of Accounting Today's ‘Best Firms to Work For’. Sassetti is a dynamic and reputable public accounting firm committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. With a focus on integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a leader in the industry.

Our number one asset is our people, and it is our goal to ensure they feel valued. Our strategic initiatives include allowing our people to be their authentic selves and to find inspiration in the services we provide to our clients. We want our people to grow, prosper, and to be HAPPY. In doing so, Sassetti believes that we will continue to be afforded the opportunity to share our passion for full-service client solutions within the greater Chicago community for years to come.

Sassetti is currently seeking an Audit Senior to join our Audit Team.

Senior Audit Associate Responsibilities:

• Work directly with clients
• Lead and manage audit, review, compilation, and financial statement engagements
• Oversee junior staff
• Implement improvements to existing processes
• Develop and manage professional client relationships

Industries range from manufacturing and distribution to technology to nonprofits. Clients are primarily located in the Chicagoland area.

Senior Audit Associate Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required
• Three or more years of recent public accounting audit experience progressing in scope and responsibility - note this position requires prior experience in public accounting
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
• Attention to detail with strong communication, organizational, analytical, client service, time management and PC skills including Microsoft Excel and accounting software proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Salary range starts at $78,000 and increases with experience to $106,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor with 3% employer contribution
• Generous PTO
• Holidays – Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day
• Paid holiday break the last week of the year
• Summer Fridays in July
• Bonus program and incentive opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule
• CPA licensing reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading public accounting firm, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience!

Sassetti is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Join us and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of accounting excellence!

An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V

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