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Senior Assurance Associate
About the job Senior Assurance Associate
Our client is looking to add a Senior Assurance Associate (direct hire) to their firm due to their firm's rapid growth. Our client is 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