Senior Assurance Associate - KLM Careers

Senior Assurance Associate

Northbrook, IL

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

·        The client is one of the Chicago area’s most progressive accounting firms. They provides quality accounting, auditing and taxation services to privately held companies and their owners.

·        Due to our firm’s rapid growth, we are seeking a senior assurance associate to join our firm.

·        We are a recipient of the Best Places to Work in Illinois award.

Primary job responsibilities include:

·        Plan, lead and execute assurance engagements (compilations, reviews and audits)

·        Analyze and assess financial statements and internal controls

·        Identify areas of risk and recommend improvements

·        Supervise, train and mentor junior team members providing them with constructive feedback

·        Handle and prepare complex transactions and work with clients on technical matters

·        Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, standards and practices (technical knowledge of GAAP and GAAS)

·        Foster client relationships to ensure information is gathered, and matters are resolved within a timely and effective manner

·        Perform other job-related duties as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have at least three years’ prior experience in public accounting

2. Do you have a Stable work history

3. Can you ensure compliance with laws, regulations, standards and practices (technical

4. Do you have knowledge of GAAP and GAAS)

5. Do you have QuickBooks Desktop and Online experience

6. Do you have Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word experience

7. Do you have Caseware experience

8. Do you have Datasnipper experience

9. Do you have a CPA - Nice to have

10. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.