Auditor

Insight Global is seeking an Auditor for a growing CPA firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role will be onsite Monday-Friday- the clients standard weekly paid work week is 37.5 hours or 7.5 hours per day for 5 days.

This individual will be responsible for executing financial statement audits for clients across a variety of industries. The ideal candidate will have experience performing audit procedures, evaluating internal controls, analyzing financial records, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform financial statement audits from planning through completion for a diverse client portfolio.
• Evaluate client financial records, supporting documentation, and accounting processes to assess accuracy and compliance.
• Perform substantive testing of financial transactions, account balances, and disclosures.
• Assess and test internal controls to identify risks, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct analytical procedures and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and audit findings.
• Prepare, document, and maintain detailed audit workpapers in accordance with professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Assist in developing audit plans, risk assessments, and engagement strategies.
• Review financial statements and disclosures for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with clients to obtain audit evidence, resolve inquiries, and discuss findings.
• Identify and document control deficiencies, process gaps, and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Assist in preparing audit reports, management letters, and other client deliverables.
• Stay current on accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments affecting client engagements.
• Collaborate with senior auditors and firm leadership to ensure engagements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare audited, reviewed, and compiled financial statements from client trial balances, general ledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and propose adjusting and reclassifying journal entries as needed.
• Draft financial statement disclosures and footnotes in accordance with GAAP requirements.
• Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to issuance.
• Collaborate with clients to obtain supporting schedules and resolve discrepancies in financial reporting.

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Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of public accounting audit experience (not just audit support)

Experience preparing financial statements from trial balances, general ledgers, and other source accounting records.

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Comfortable with onsite 5 days a week


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working for a public accounting or CPA firm


CPA or progress toward CPA


Certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CFE

Experience auditing privately held companies, nonprofits, governmental entities, or closely held businesses

Specific Accounting/Finance Software: QuickBooks,
AdvanceFlow, Suralink, ShareFile, Drake Software


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.