Senior Audit Consultant

2 weeks ago


Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Jobot Full time
Hybrid Tax Senior Position

About Us:
This CPA firm is committed to addressing the accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory requirements of privately owned enterprises, professional service organizations, high net worth individuals, and nonprofit entities. We are recognized as one of the leading CPA firms in the region for associations, foundations, and charitable organizations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
Are you looking to collaborate with top-tier clients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? We share that vision.
  • Meaningful Engagements
  • Premier Firm Recognition
  • Competitive Salary Structure
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Rapid Career Advancement


Position Overview:
The Audit Senior will report to the Audit Manager and/or Audit Partner, taking charge of organizing and overseeing client engagements and projects, ensuring the completion of engagement tasks and project components.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage multiple client engagements concurrently, ensuring each project's success.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the client's operations.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients to gather necessary information, resolve issues, and promote additional services.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of work performed.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve engagement and technical challenges while providing timely updates on engagement progress.
  • Assist in recognizing business development opportunities and in crafting new business proposals, budgets, and fee estimates.
  • Oversee, train, and mentor Audit Associates.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to complete engagements, including:
    • Preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management letters.
    • Supporting engagement administration through the development of audit programs and tailored procedures, budgets, and engagement letters.
    • Establishing work schedules using effective project management strategies.
    • Researching and analyzing financial statement and audit-related matters.
    • Reviewing and preparing Form 990 and associated tax returns.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
  • CPA certification and active license (or actively pursuing certification) preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of audit experience in a public accounting environment, with some experience in nonprofit audits preferred.
  • Familiarity with Form 990 and related tax returns preferred.
  • Experience in conducting nonprofit audits; ERISA audits and single audits are a plus.
  • Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls, and complex audit methodologies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement, and GoFileRoom software (or equivalent tools).

We offer the chance to work with innovative clients, making a significant impact on society and future generations.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to us.

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