Sr. Audit Associate - GGM Associates, INC

Seeking an experienced Sr. Audit Associate to join our growing team at GGM Associates.   GGM Associates is an independent public accounting and advisory services firm in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, GGM Associates primarily provides services to the healthcare industry.

A career within External Audit Services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you will focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.

As a Senior Audit Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.  Essential functions include but are not limited to:

·         Help develop and implement audit strategy and plan

·         Review workpapers and provide real time feedback for associates

·         Manage engagement status and client relationships

·         Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.

·         Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner to associates and interns.

·         Share and collaborate effectively with others.

·         Handle, manipulate and analyze data and information responsibly.

·         Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

·         Keep up to date with developments in area of specialism.

·         Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials produced.

·         Build and maintain an internal and external network.

·         Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

 Education & Experience Required:

·     Bachelor Degree with a focus in accounting

·     2-4 years of related work experience.

·         CPA eligible a requirement

·         Knowledge with Thomson Reuters Advanceflow and Checkpoint Engage a plus

·         Demonstrates knowledge and/or a proven record of success in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (U.S. GAAS), emphasizing some understanding - for the respective industry - of business and accounting issues, and the technical accounting and financial reporting standards.

·         Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve the goals of the organization

·         Ability to analyze the processes responsible for, recommend efficiencies to the process and implement the improved changes

·         Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

·         Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills