August 2026 Audit Staff - Chicago

Audit Staff Position At Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert, we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We are committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. We provide space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

Audit Staff Role

As an Audit Staff, you will work on a wide variety of audit engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals. You will engage and serve clients from various industries, communicate with project in-charges and clients, develop technical accounting skills while performing audits of financial statements, prepare audit checklists and adjust journal entries, gain business writing experience while preparing financial statements alongside clients, prepare and organize workpapers for client files, and perform other essential duties as needed.

Qualifications Required

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field. Masters preferred. CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 or above preferred, but not required. Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs. Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel. Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles.

What You Can Expect From Us

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging, including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you. A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development. Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing. Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work. Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.

Benefits Information

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $76,000. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.