- Location: Deerfield, Illinois
- Type: Direct Hire
- Job #28701
- Salary: $86,000
Audit Senior
Position Summary
IFG US' public accounting client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Audit Senior to join their team. In this role, you will lead audit engagements, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality assurance services to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate is committed to exceptional client service, possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, and enjoys mentoring team members while contributing to continuous process improvement.
Benefits and Professional Development
- Ongoing mentorship from experienced professionals to support your career development.
- Opportunities for accelerated career growth based on performance.
- Continuing education and professional development resources.
- Exposure to clients across multiple industries and business sectors.
- A flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.
- Collaborative team culture focused on learning, innovation, and professional excellence.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage audit engagements from planning through completion.
- Review audit programs, engagement plans, and time budgets to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Lead and supervise fieldwork for audits, reviews, and compilation engagements.
- Review workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to junior team members.
- Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues using sound professional judgment.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service.
- Identify opportunities to enhance client services and communicate recommendations to leadership.
- Support engagement management activities, including budgeting, billing, special projects, and agreed-upon procedures.
- Contribute to process improvements that increase operational efficiency and engagement effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or eligibility to obtain licensure before employment.
- Two or more years of public accounting experience.
- At least one year of experience leading engagements or serving in a senior-level audit role.
- Strong knowledge of auditing principles, accounting standards, and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client and office locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving middle-market clients.
- Experience supervising and developing junior accounting professionals.
- Familiarity with audit technology and financial reporting software.
