- Field
- Audit and assurance
- Location
- Northbrook, IL
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $100k to $120k
About the role
Unlike highly segmented larger firms, this position provides exposure to the full scope of an engagement, from workpapers and financial statements through tax returns and final client deliverables.
What you would own
- Lead employee benefit plan audits and other assurance engagements from planning through completion.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants.
- Develop engagement work plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
- Monitor engagement progress and communicate directly with Managers and Partners.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
- Review and/or prepare financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, tax returns, and other attestation engagements.
- Analyze complex transactions and unusual accounting situations.
- Identify potential issues and perform appropriate technical research.
- Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
- Prepare Form 990 and business tax returns associated with audit engagements.
- Develop strong, long-term client relationships through responsive and high-quality service.
What they are looking for
- 5, 7+ years of public accounting experience in audit and accounting.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Employee Benefit Plan audit experience or specialization is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of taxation and business returns.
- Experience supervising and developing staff.
- Strong technical accounting and audit skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- This firm has built a strong reputation for combining the resources and sophisticated client work of a larger CPA firm with the accessibility and career opportunity of a more entrepreneurial environment.
- Hybrid work environment Year-round flexible scheduling Summer Fridays Competitive salary and annual performance bonus Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Strong professional development and continuing education Direct client and Partner interaction Diverse industry and engagement exposure.
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