Senior Audit Leader — Hybrid, Diverse Industries

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HRforGrowth is representing a well-established public accounting and advisory firm seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join the Audit & Assurance team in Lincolnshire, IL. You will lead and manage audit engagements, communicate with clients, and work with managers and leadership to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Required are a bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA eligibility or CPA, and at least 3 busy seasons of audit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons of audit or assurance experience.
• At least 1 busy season of experience at the Senior Associate, Audit Senior, or Supervisor level.
• CPA certification or CPA eligibility is required; active CPA certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong financial statement audit experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing audit workpapers and engagement documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting or audit software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, engagement responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Strong client-service mindset and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engagement teams and firm leadership.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage assigned audit and assurance engagements.
• Organize and manage assigned client engagements and engagement responsibilities.
• Perform financial statement audit procedures in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Assist with audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and execution.
• Prepare and complete audit workpapers and assigned engagement documentation.
• Review financial information and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting and audit issues.
• Ensure assigned engagement procedures and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with special audit and assurance projects as needed.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding audit requirements, information requests, engagement status, and findings.
• Work closely with Audit & Assurance Managers and firm leadership throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Provide clear and timely communication regarding engagement progress, potential issues, and outstanding items.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide a high level of professional service.
• Take ownership of assigned engagement responsibilities and work independently while knowing when to elevate issues.
• Assist in coordinating engagement schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Research accounting and auditing issues and provide appropriate support for engagement conclusions.
• Apply accounting and auditing principles to assigned engagement procedures.
• Assist with evaluating complex accounting matters and unusual transactions.
• Maintain awareness of applicable professional standards and firm policies.
• Support the preparation of accurate and well-organized audit documentation.

Skills

Strong analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Client-service mindset

Time-management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification or CPA eligibility

Job description

HRforGrowth is representing a well-established public accounting and advisory firm seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join the Audit & Assurance team in Lincolnshire, IL. You will lead and manage audit engagements, communicate with clients, and work with managers and leadership to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Required are a bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA eligibility or CPA, and at least 3 busy seasons of audit experience.