Senior Audit Associate

Title: Senior Audit Associate
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / On-site

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join the firm's growing Audit & Assurance team. This position will be responsible for performing and managing audit and assurance engagements while working closely with managers, firm leadership, and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong public accounting background, multiple busy seasons of audit/assurance experience, and the ability to independently manage assigned engagement responsibilities while maintaining a high standard of client service and audit quality.

Key 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 professional standards.
• Prepare and complete engagement workpapers and assigned project components.
• Communicate directly with clients and internal engagement teams.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting and audit issues.
• Assist with planning and execution of audit engagements.
• Ensure assigned engagements and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Work closely with A&A Managers and firm leadership.
• Provide clear and timely communication regarding engagement status and issues.
• Support a high level of client service and engagement quality.
• Gain exposure to clients across industries including construction, manufacturing/distribution, technology, and M&A/business combinations.
• Assist with special audit and assurance projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Master's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• 3+ busy seasons of audit/assurance experience.
• At least 1 busy season at the Senior Associate or Supervisor level.
• CPA or CPA eligibility is required; active CPA certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project and time-management abilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office and accounting/audit software skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong client-service mindset and professional communication skills.

Critical Recruiting Requirements

Candidates should meet the following core requirements:

• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• 3+ busy seasons of audit/assurance experience
• At least 1 busy season at the Senior Associate or Supervisor level
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA or CPA eligibility
• Strong financial statement audit experience
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Ability to manage audit engagement responsibilities independently