Experienced Assurance Associate

Job Description

Experienced Assurance Associate - Chicago, IL

Who: A detail-oriented accounting professional with at least one year of public accounting audit experience.

What:
Provide audit and assurance services including substantive testing, internal control evaluations, and year-round client engagement.

When:
Full-time position available immediately.

Where:
Hybrid role based in the client's regional office (location withheld for confidentiality).

Why:
To grow your technical accounting and client-service skills in a supportive environment with clear opportunities for professional development.

Office Environment:
Collaborative, flexible, development-focused culture with modern workplace policies.

Salary:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

This role offers the opportunity to work with privately held and publicly traded companies across various stages of growth while gaining hands-on audit experience and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete audit testing, and address questions.

• Perform substantive testing of balance sheets and income statements.

• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Participate in ongoing learning and development programs to strengthen technical and professional skills.

• Build relationships with clients and internal teams, using networking and collaboration skills.

• Work closely with engagement teams to deliver high-quality assurance services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related business field with sufficient credits to sit for the CPA exam.

• 1+ year of audit experience in a public accounting environment.

• Experience with SEC or publicly traded company audits preferred.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.

• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.