Overview

Audit Lead Naperville, IL Hybrid 60563 This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year A bit about us: Founded nearly three decades ago and based in Naperville, we are a CPA firm that has grown into one of the largest and fastest growing in the Chicago area. Our roots are in governmental accounting, and that foundation still shapes who we are today, even as we've expanded into nonprofit, private sector, and advisory work over the years. We believe our people are the reason clients stick with us, so we've built a culture where employees are genuinely valued and given the tools to grow. Our alliance with a global accounting network means our team gets access to resources and expertise you would not typically find at a firm our size, all while keeping the personalized approach that got us here in the first place. Why join us? Competitive Compensation: Up to $125,000 base salary (DOE) plus opportunity for growth over time 401(k) with Employer Match Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance Generous PTO: Starting paid time off benefit of 4 weeks Flexible Spending Account available Collaborative Work Environment: Join a firm with an energetic, supportive culture where staff development is a real priority Hybrid Work Model Job Details Key Responsibilities Lead assigned audit engagements day to day, managing planning, execution, and wrap up Perform and oversee risk assessments, identifying key audit areas and tailoring procedures accordingly Complete audit work papers by documenting tests and findings, verifying financial statement information against supporting documentation, and evaluating internal control systems Review workpapers prepared by Associates to confirm technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards Provide on the job training and mentorship, answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout fieldwork, keeping communication professional and responsive Coordinate information requests, status updates, and issue resolution with client management Identify and clearly communicate audit findings, control deficiencies, and recommendations to clients Needed: Bachelor's degree in accounting 2 to 6 years of audit experience Ability to travel around 80% of the time throughout the Chicago suburbs, with occasional travel elsewhere in Illinois Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple engagements at once Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Preferred: Actively pursuing a CPA license Government or nonprofit audit experience Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and a