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SENIOR AUDITOR- Deerfield, IL

SENIOR AUDITOR- Deerfield, IL

ttg Talent SolutionsIllinois, US
20 days ago
Salary
USD65000–USD80000 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SENIOR AUDITOR

Accounting- CPA Firm

Deerfield, Illinois (Chicago Area)

Mostly remote (must be able to be in their office in Deerfield, IL for training and 4-6 times per year for meetings, etc.)

Salary range :   65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year, Unlimited PTO, benefits, and more

Our client is a CPA firm focused on providing accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory services to privately held companies, professional service firms, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations. We are recognized as one of Chicago's leading CPA firms for associations, foundations, and charitable organizations.  This position is a succession plan for Manager or Partner role within 5 years.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Audit Senior reports to the Audit Manager and / or Audit Partner and is responsible for organizing and managing client engagements and projects including the completion of engagement tasks and project components.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Project manages one or more client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project.
  • Acquires a strong working knowledge of client’s business.
  • Builds strong working relationships with clients to gather information, resolve problems and to sell / cross-sell products or services.
  • Effectively documents work.
  • Identifies, communicates, and solves engagement and technical issues as well as communicating engagement progress in a timely and organized manner.
  • Assists in identifying business development opportunities and in developing new business proposals, budgets and fee quotes.
  • Assists in preparing billings and collections.
  • Supervises, trains, and mentors Audit Associates.
  • Works as an effective team member to successfully complete engagements including :

Preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management letter comments.

  • Assisting with engagement administration including developing audit programs and customized procedures, budgets and engagement letters.
  • Establishing work schedules using effective project management techniques.
  • Researching and analyzing financial statements and audit-related issues.
  • Reviewing and preparing Form 990 and related tax returns.
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
  • CPA certification and active license (or actively working to obtain certification) preferred.
  • 3+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm
  • Experience conducting nonprofit audits. Experience conducting ERISA audits and single audits a plus.
  • Understanding of Form 990 and related tax returns
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls, and complex audit procedures and techniques.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement and GoFileRoom software (or equivalent software).
  • SKILLS

  • Strong project management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical, technical and research skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing client and business dynamics with recommended solutions.
  • Committed to seeing engagements through to completion.
  • You need to have emotional intelligence such as kindness, providing personalized attention and service; dedicated to providing personalized attention and service; being proactive and strategic solutions, and being a relationship builder as well as a collaborative team player. In addition, trustworthy..
  • Compensation

    Salary range 60,000- $80K annually, with a discretionary bonus

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other ancillary plans for eligible employees and their dependents;
  • PTO policy allows salaried employees to take as much short-term time (vacation, sick religious holidays, personal time, volunteer time, milestone birthdays) away from work as they need while still maintaining a high level of performance.
  • The company does not limit the amount of PTO salaried employees can take. We do, however, expect salaried employees to take at least 10 PTO days per year .
  • Time off due to long-term illness, pregnancy, and / or injury or leaves of absence are handled separately.
  • 8) Paid holidays
  • Flexible Savings Account (FSA) (Group Administrators, Ltd.)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan match
  • Continuing Professional Education
  • Professional Dues and CPA and Enrolled Agent Examinations
  • Membership dues in the Illinois CPA Society and AICPA, if appropriate.
  • Apply :

    Please forward your resume for immediate consideration.  Include all completed and pending certifications; responsibilities and accomplishments, and the month and year for each position.   If you are a match , you will be contacted by email / phone or text by a ttg Talent Solution recruiter.  Please monitor your VM, email, and spam

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