Senior Audit Associate – Single Audits

About the Role

Prado & Renteria CPAs, Prof. Corp., is currently interviewing Senior Auditors to join our team, with a primary focus on Single Audits (Uniform Guidance). This role leads Single Audit engagements from planning through reporting, typically supervising 1–3 auditors, and is responsible for all phases of the audit process. The Senior Auditor works with limited supervision, overseeing staff during attestation and related consulting engagements, while ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance, GAAS, and other applicable professional standards.

• Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting for Single Audit engagements.
• Develop budgets and timelines for engagements.
• Understand, distinguish, and apply applicable professional standards, including GAAS, GAGAS, SSAE, and Uniform Guidance
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• General planning work paper documentation integrates the elements of planning required by the applicable standards (i.e., independence, continuing professional education, risk assessment, audit work programs, examination/AUP procedures).
• Efficiently and effectively apply the Risk Assessment methodology to engagements.
• As part of Risk Assessment, identify engagement risks, including risk of material noncompliance, whether due to fraud or error.
• Identify major programs in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.
• Identify direct and material compliance requirements using the OMB Compliance Supplement.
• Understands audit requirements related to internal controls over compliance for each major program and incorporates them into the audit plan.

• Reviews automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure alignment with audit programs and compliance with the Firm’s methodology.
• Ensures that engagements are completed in compliance with the applicable standards.
• Evaluate the design and test the operating effectiveness of internal controls over compliance for each major program in Single Audits.
• Communicate audit status to management on a regular basis.

• Applies Single Audit reporting requirements, including:
• Reporting on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in relation to the financial statements.
• Reporting on compliance for each major program
• Reporting on internal control over compliance.
• Preparing the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.
• Identify and include sufficient documentation to support conclusions regarding findings and exceptions.
• Coordinates with the team to review audit findings.
• Analyzes and resolves audit issues in a timely fashion.
• Prepares reports with audit findings and recommendations.
• Discusses audit observations, recommendations, and actions to be taken with management.
• Prepares draft reports that result in minimal review comments from management.

• Visits clients on-site and be a point of contact for the client throughout the year.
• Takes responsibility for quality client service.

• Able to work effectively in collaborative and diverse teams.
• Adjusts and adapts communication styles to be effective in a diverse workplace.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in compliance auditing.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing Single Audits under Uniform Guidance.
• Understands the OMB Compliance Supplement and its intended use in performing a Single Audit compliance audit
• Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ approach.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• High level of reliability, credibility, and responsibility.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Work directly with partners and senior leaders
• Gain experience across multiple industries
• Grow with a personalized development plan
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your voice
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Benefit Plan – Medical and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (15 days)
• Holidays
• Jury Duty Leave
• Growth & Development Plan
• Graduate Certification Tuition Reimbursement
• CPA Exam and Certification Reimbursement + Rewards

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Accounting

Location:

Chicago, IL