Senior External Auditor - Public Accounting

Prado & Renteria CPAs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401 (K) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts - medical &

Job summary

Prado & Renteria CPAs is seeking a Senior Auditor to take ownership of audit engagements, build trusted client relationships, and mentor developing auditors. You will lead a small team, interact directly with clients, participate in planning and fieldwork, review workpapers, and communicate findings to management.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of public accounting or external audit experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and CPA eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3 years of public accounting or external audit experience.
• CPA license, CPA eligibility, or progress toward the CPA credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and mentor 1–3 auditors.
• Coordinate with clients and management on findings and recommendations.
• Review audit work and ensure adherence to GAAS, GAGAS, SSAE, UG standards.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate status to management and engagement partner.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Research skills

Communication skills

Technical abilities in audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Intelli

PracticeCS

Advance Flow

Job description

Job Description

Prado & Renteria CPAs is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Auditor who is ready to take ownership of audit engagements, build trusted client relationships, and mentor developing audit professionals.

Senior Auditor

As a Senior Auditor, you will lead a team of approximately 1-3 auditors and be responsible for key aspects of assigned audit and consulting engagements. You'll work directly with clients, participate in engagement planning and fieldwork, review audit work, identify and resolve issues, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.

What You'll Do

Audit/Attestation Engagements - Planning

• Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, and audit reporting; prepare reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to line and senior management.
• Develop budgets and timelines for engagements.
• Understand and be able to distinguish and apply the standards applicable to the scope and type of engagement (i.e., GAAS, GAGAS, SSAE, UG ...).
• General planning workpaper documentation integrates the elements of planning required by the applicable standards (i.e., independence, continuing professional education, risk assessment, audit work programs, examination/AUP procedures).
• Efficiently and effectively apply the Risk Assessment methodology to engagements.
• As part of Risk Assessment, identify engagement risks, including risk of material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.

Audit/Attestation Engagements - Fieldwork

• Review automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure alignment with audit programs and compliance with the Firm’s methodology.
• Ensure that engagements are completed in compliance with the applicable standards.
• Communicate audit status to management on a regular basis.

Audit/Attestation Engagements - Reporting

• Identify and include sufficient documentation to support conclusions regarding findings and exceptions.
• Coordinate with the team to review audit findings.
• Analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion.
• Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations.
• Discuss with management about audit observations, recommendations, and actions to be taken
• Prepare report drafts that result in minimal review comments from management.

Audit/Attestation Engagements – Concluding (PPA)

• Perform risk assessment procedures and conclude on the sufficiency of the engagement testing and documentation.
• Address and document responses to all review comments in a timely manner.
• Complete tasks within timeframes by effectively planning & organizing own work effort.

Productivity

• Understand performance expectations and manage own and others’ work to meet those expectations.
• Aim to achieve an agreed utilization rate by communicating regularly with Managers on availability and assignment progress.

Technical Knowledge/Firm Systems

• Further build a depth of knowledge and understanding of tools, systems and processes (within discipline) and practical application (includes Advance Flow, PPC tools & other CPA firms’ systems such as CaseWare).
• Follow the firm’s systems and processes and apply them effectively (i.e., Intelli, PracticeCS).

Client Service

• Visit clients on-site and be a point of contact for the client throughout the year.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships.
• Take responsibility for quality client service.

People Development and Teamwork

• Actively pursue learning and development opportunities in line with the competency model.
• Build strong rapport with Auditors/Accountants and guide and coach them in their learning.
• Share and transfer knowledge with team members and develop a network of resources within the firm to facilitate the sharing of information.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations in a timely manner

Business Development

• Understands the importance of Trust-Based Relationships in the business development process.
• Always alert to clients’ issues/problems and follows up on all identified opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to work effectively in collaborative and diverse teams.
• Adjusts and adapts communication styles to be effective in a diverse workplace.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3 years of public accounting or external audit experience.
• CPA license, CPA eligibility, or progress toward the CPA credential is preferred.

Skills

• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communication skills
• Demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (audit, accounting, regulatory, compliance, etc.).
• Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations, including new industry regulations, where there may not always be a readily apparent solution. Must be able to view control issues and concerns from the perspective of the Audit Committee and Senior Management.

Why Prado & Renteria?

At Prado & Renteria, your development matters. You'll have opportunities to:

• Work with a diverse range of clients and industries.
• Build direct client relationships and strengthen your communication skills.
• Gain exposure to audit and management consulting services.
• Develop your career through a structured Growth & Development Plan.
• Participate in internal and external training opportunities.
• Be part of a diverse, collaborative team and a firm committed to supporting minority- and women-owned businesses.

What We Offer

Health & Financial Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401 (K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts - medical and dependent care

Paid Time Off & Leave

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Jury Duty - Paid time off to attend jury duty
• Bereavement (PTO)

Professional Development

• Growth and Development Plan
• Graduate Certification Tuition Reimbursement
• CPA Examination and Certification reimbursement and rewards

We are looking for an audit professional who is ready to contribute, continue growing, and take the next step in their public accounting career.

Company Description

Today, Prado & Renteria CPAs, Prof. Corp. is the largest Hispanic woman-owned CPA firm in the State of Illinois. Through our trusted support and expertise, Prado & Renteria is a champion for other minority and woman-owned small businesses.

Prado & Renteria exists to create value and engagement opportunities for organizations and individuals to fulfill their purpose.” It is through this intentionality in which P&R approaches the team and client relationships.

Company Description

Today, Prado & Renteria CPAs, Prof. Corp. is the largest Hispanic woman-owned CPA firm in the State of Illinois. Through our trusted support and expertise, Prado & Renteria is a champion for other minority and woman-owned small businesses.Prado & Renteria exists to create value and engagement opportunities for organizations and individuals to fulfill their purpose.” It is through this intentionality in which P&R approaches the team and client relationships.