Senior or Staff Auditor

The Bolton Group; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) match and profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Hybrid schedule up to 2-3 days at home

No overnight travel

Continuing audits for multiple sectors

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking an Audit Senior in Illinois to lead client engagements within our Audit Services team. This role emphasizes direct client contact, limited travel within a 90-minute drive, and the opportunity to develop skills across audit, tax and advisory services.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA license or are pursuing CPA, with 0–5 years of public accounting experience. You will supervise staff, train juniors, and participate in ongoing education while delivering exceptional client

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of public accounting experience, preferably with audit services.
• CPA license or pursuing CPA certification.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct contact with clients and manage engagements.
• Run client engagements and delegate work to staff.
• Train and supervise staff; contribute to CE opportunities.
• Develop technical skills in audit, tax and advisory services.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting

Audit

Client communication

Education

CPA license or in progress

Tools

Knowledge Coach/Engagement

Job description

Be part of a firm that values you as an individual, is interested in your professional growth and has an underlying emphasis on teamwork, work/life balance and exceptional client service. As a member of a 100 year old firm team you will receive:

• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Generous paid time off
• During non business season- 37.5 hours
• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• No overnight travel
• Hybrid scheduled up to 2-3 days at home
• Firm-provided Continuing audits for manufacturing, consumer goods, real-estate, construction, transportation, and logistics

If you are a CPA, or CPA minded for the future, and have 0-5 years of experience, we invite you to join us as a Senior Accountant with our Audit Services team.

As an Audit Senior with our firm, you will:

• Have direct contact with clients
• Enjoy limited travel requirements since our current clients are located within a 90-minute drive of our office
• Develop your technical skills in a variety of disciplines, including audit, tax and advisory services
• Run client engagements and delegate work to staff as appropriate
• Play a role in training and supervising staff
• Be provided with ongoing continuing education opportunities aimed at sharpening your technical skills, as well as internal training sessions designed to help you develop a personal network of business contacts, meet with prospective clients and cultivate referrals
• Contribute to the growth and success of the firm by providing exceptional client service
• Be valued as an integral part of our team
• Have the opportunity to give back to our local, regional and global communities through participation in our charitable outreach efforts

You’re qualified for the Audit Senior position if you:

• Have your CPA license or open in taking the CPA in the future
• Possess demonstrated experience (0-5 years) in public accounting ideally, with audit services
• Have experience with audit and accounting software – Knowledge Coach/Engagement is a plus but not required. new grads welcome to apply
• Possess outstanding attention to detail and analytical skills
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity and imagination in your approach to work
• Exhibit time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a solid working knowledge of client businesses
• Are a team player, establishing good working relationships with all co-workers
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Demonstrate a commitment to exceptional client service and individual growth

We place the highest value on relationships. Relationships with our clients, with other professional service providers and with the internal team members who comprise the very heart of our firm. With our staff of more than 50 CPAs, consultants and support professionals, we provide a friendly atmosphere that encourages you to utilize your skills and talents to achieve your individual goals and your greatest career potential.