Senior Audit Associate

Ready to take your professional journey to new heights?

The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is looking for a Senior Audit Associate to bring a unique spark to our talented assurance team based in our vibrant Chicago office.

If you’re a self-starter eager to carve out your career path at your own pace and want to be a key player in the firm’s success, then you might be the perfect fit for our team. At Vrakas, we’re not just filling a position; we’re crafting a one-of-a-kind career opportunity tailored to your needs.

The responsibilities, opportunities, and qualifications for this position are as follows:

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Lead and mentor associates as they complete audits and reviews
• Assist in the management and development of associates through the execution of assurance tasks
• Review other team members’ work and provide valuable feedback
• Build technical skills while working across various industries
• Regularly collaborate with shareholders, managers, and other internal leaders
• Understand the firm’s lines of service to provide a holistic service plan to each client
• Manage the engagement team on-site at client locations
• Work directly with controllers, CFOs, and business owners to ensure assurance engagements are completed within a predetermined timeframe
• Participate in various training and CPE programs to ensure professional development
• Travel is expected, as needed, to meet firm and client needs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience providing assurance services in public accounting
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Must possess the necessary credit hours to be eligible for CPA licensure
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations
• Experience with Microsoft 365 with a strong understanding of Excel and Word
• Ability to address requests from clients and the firm in a timely, precise, and professional manner
• Ability to foster client relationships across various industries
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective in both independent work and team collaboration
• Ability to consistently perform services with integrity, reliability, and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• 1+ years of proven supervisory or mentor experience
• Manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate, or other related industry experience
• Passion for being a technical resource for team members
• Strong project management skills and a desire to drive process improvement
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• CCH accounting software experience, including Workflow, Engagement, and Practice Management

*Candidates with CPA credentials will be given additional consideration for this position.

Why Vrakas?

We’re proud of our supportive, people-first culture where your voice matters. You’ll collaborate with a team of experienced professionals who are invested in both client success and each other’s development. We offer opportunities to build your skills, make a meaningful impact, and join a collaborative learning environment where sharing knowledge helps everyone grow and progress together.

With competitive pay, a strong 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off, there’s no shortage of reasons to jump aboard. Visit our Culture & Benefits page for more details. The estimated salary range for this role is $75,000-$130,000. Individual salaries are determined based on multiple factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and location.

At Vrakas, we are proud to be fiercely independent in our mission to stand tall as one of the largest locally owned CPA firms in the Midwest.

Chicago Office: 29 E. Madison Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60602

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, referrals, or other candidate information from third-party recruiters or agencies. Please note that Vrakas is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions. All unsolicited submissions will become the property of Vrakas CPAs + Advisors. Vrakas CPAs + Advisors reserves the right to pursue, contact, interview, and hire any candidate identified through unsolicited submissions without financial obligation to the submitting agency.