Senior Audit Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Audit Associate

Senior Audit Associate / Lead Auditor

Based in Westmont, IL, we are a top-rated public accounting and business advisory firm providing audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services to privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public sector clients.

We're seeking a Senior Audit Associate or Lead Auditor with public accounting experience who is ready to lead audit engagements, mentor staff, and advance toward an Audit Manager career path. This role offers direct exposure to firm leadership, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to take ownership of complex assurance engagements.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations from planning through issuance
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and develop audit procedures
• Execute audit testing, review workpapers, and prepare financial statements and management letters
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff auditors while reviewing engagement work for accuracy and quality
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
• Serve as a primary contact for client leadership, controllers, and finance teams throughout engagements
• Identify control deficiencies, operational risks, and process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate directly with firm partners on client service, engagement strategy, and professional development initiatives

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of external audit or assurance experience within a public accounting firm
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA license or actively pursuing completion of CPA exam requirements
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, financial statement preparation, and internal control evaluation
• Experience leading audit engagements, managing deadlines, and supervising junior staff
• Strong client communication, project management, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Base Salary Between $90-120k
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Retirement Savings

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/22/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$90000 - $120000 USD per year