Senior Assurance Associate - Veterans Sourcing Group

Senior Assurance Associate
Northbrook, IL
Direct hire, full time $71,000 per year

Skills: Public Accounting, Accounting, CPA, QuickBooks, QuickBook, Excel, Caseware, Datasnipper, GAAP, GAAS, Laws, Regulations, Regulation, Law, Audit

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

Qualifications:

• We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic professional with an upbeat outlook to join our team and actively respond to the needs of our growing client base.
• Strong candidates for this position should be motivated, reliable and possess:
• At least three years' prior experience in public accounting, CPA a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex information
• Knowledge of the following software programs is preferred
• QuickBooks Desktop and Online
• Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word Caseware, Datasnipper
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and to analyze problems logically and comprehensively, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner
• Strong inter-personal skills, including the capability to effectively present information and respond to clients' needs

Experience level: Mid-senior
Experience required: 5 Years
Education level: Bachelor's degree
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industry: Accounting