Audit Senior

Audit Senior Accountant / Supervisor Public Accounting As one of the top 25 CPA firms in the Chicago land area, a top 200 firm nationally, and a Great Lakes Regional Leader, my client is seeking an audit senior or supervisor with prior public accounting experience to join our team. Specializing in privately-held businesses and related business owners, family members and individuals, not-for-profit organizations, and employee benefit plan audit, our client is dedicated to helping our clients & people succeed. We offer an outstanding career path, significant growth & income potential and excellent, comprehensive benefits. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding professional environment where you will have opportunity for advancement and your talent will be respected and developed, Our client is

THE RIGHT CHOICE.

You'll interact regularly with clients, managers and partners, and enjoy challenges that expand your knowledge. With us, you have the opportunity to gain knowledge, responsibility and grow professionally at a fast rate. Our client offers a full scope work experience - from work papers through financials to preparing the tax return. You'll be involved in every aspect of client engagements. And, we have a diverse client base, so we keep you inspired with assignments that vary by industry sector and service area. You also have the opportunity to specialize in industries and practice areas that interest you. This position will be dedicated at least 50% to serving 501(c)3, 501(c)6, and other not-for-profit clients with the balance focused on forprofit and employee benefit plan audit.

Job duties include:

• Provide outstanding client service and communication
• Direct staff accountants as part of a client engagement team
• Review programs to see that assignments are accomplished within the budgeted time
• Prepare and review work papers for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and review financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures
• Develop spreadsheet analysis (trial balance, reconciliation's, etc.) special projects, and more
• Conduct accounting compilations and reviews
• Business tax return preparation as part of audit engagements

Requirements:

• BS/MAS Degree
• CPA
• Public accounting firm experience a MUST
• Experience serving privately-held, and/or not-for-profit or employee benefit plan audit clientele A MUST; Yellowbook and single audit experience a plus
• Taxation knowledge a plus
• Minimum 3+ year's audit experience The bottom line is with our client, we know what's important in life:
• Work that is satisfying & rewarding.
• Excellent, competitive compensation & benefits.
• Outstanding advancement opportunities.
• People who are open & supportive.
• Surroundings that give you the freedom & opportunity to succeed.
• A great team built on friendships.
• The opportunity to have your opinions heard and respected by management.
• A balance of hard work & fun. Year-round, we host parties & events that celebrate a sense of family & team spirit.
• Leading technology to enhance your efficiency.
• A professional development curriculum designed to continually build your technical & management skills.
• Business casual attire.
• Hybrid workplace with year-round flexible scheduling and summer Fridays.