Salary: $ 72,500.00

We have partnered with a large CPA firm in Deerfield, IL to provide them with an Audit Senior. Please review the description below and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Audit Senior:

#1. Bachelors or Masters in Accounting.

#2. CPA Certification and Active license or actively working to obtain.

#3. 3+ years audit experience in a public accounting firm

#4. Thorough understanding of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls and complex audit procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities of the Audit Senior:

• Project manages one or more client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project.
• Acquires 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 in 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. o Researching and analyzing financial statement and audit related issues.
• Reviewing and preparing Form 990 and related tax returns.

Requirements of the Audit Senior:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification and active license (or actively working to obtain certification) preferred.
• 3+ years 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 preferred.
• 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).
• 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. Be trustworthy.

Other Key Requirements:

• Hybrid Schedule
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Audit Senior:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan

About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an Outplacement Services and Direct Hire recruiting firm. We help our clients provide a soft landing for existing employees, consistent with their statement of values. We also help leading companies find the best talent for their mission critical positions. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for in the US. Relevante has been consistently identified as one of the most innovative Outplacement Services and Recruiting firms. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn