Assurance Senior Associate

Assurance Senior Associate

A motivated audit professional with 2+ years of public accounting experience and strong technical and client-service skills. Deliver industry-focused audit and assurance services while planning engagements, performing testing, and supporting team development. Full-time position available immediately. Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL. To grow into an industry expert while working with a supportive team that offers flexibility, career development, and meaningful client relationships. Collaborative, flexible, development-oriented workplace with structured programs and a focus on work-life balance. Salary: $67,880 to $147,080 depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This role offers the opportunity to specialize within a specific industry while providing audit and assurance services to middle-market clients, gaining both technical experience and professional growth in a supportive, fast-growing firm.

Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete testing, and respond to inquiries. Plan and supervise audit engagement activities to ensure accurate, high-quality results. Perform and review substantive testing over balance sheets and income statements. Conduct and review internal control testing and recommend improvements. Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners regarding findings and business recommendations. Learn through direct coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide development programs. Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and collaboration. Support the development of team members through coaching and the firm's Care and Teach philosophy. Participate in team activities and events promoting work-life balance.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam. CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion. 2+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm. Manufacturing & distribution audit experience preferred. Strong communication, time-management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Leadership experience with strong project-management and organizational abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.