Audit Associate
Job Details Job Location Illinois - Westchester, IL Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Category Accounting Description About Us:
We are a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Westchester, IL, Edina, MN and Schererville, IN.
Our firm specializes in audit, accounting and tax services to employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profits organizations and governmental entities.
Legacy Professionals provides exciting opportunities for its employees to grow and advance.
We strongly believe in promoting from within and look for people who possess the desire to build a successful and rewarding career.
We value our employees and offer a hybrid work environment to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
Auditors will have the opportunity to work from client locations, Legacy offices and remotely, as scheduling allows.
Job
Responsibilities:
As an Audit Associate, you will be an integral part of our Audit team.
You will be assisting the experienced Auditors in the examination of financial statements, internal controls and accounting systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
Participating in audit planning and risk assessment activitiesConducting substantive testing and analytical procedures on client financial informationDocumenting audit work and findings in accordance with firm standardsCollaborating with team members, including Managers and Partners, to complete audit engagements within established timeframesAssisting in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations for clientsContributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes and methodologies
Qualifications:
Accounting degree with the academic qualifications to sit for the CPA exam (generally 120 hours minimum) or 2 years public accounting experienceStrong academic record with a solid understanding of accounting principlesPrior public Accounting work or internship experience is desirableExcellentanalytical and technical skillsProficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant softwareDetail-oriented with a commitment to accuracyStrong communication and interpersonal skillsMust have reliable transportation in order to drive to client locations for audit assignments.
Local travel will be required and out-of-town travel may be required at times
Benefits:
Great opportunity for growth within the firmOpportunity to work closely with Partners, Managers, Senior Associates and ClientsCompetitive benefits package (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance and a flexible spending account program)Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and professional attire at clients)Professional development and continuing education supportReimbursement for CPA review course, exam fees, day off with pay on exam dayBonus when successfully completing all four of the CPA examsPayment for professional membership costsEmployee referral bonusFun firm sponsored social eventsLegacy Professionals LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.
S.
Recommended Skills Accounting Systems Attention To Detail Business Process Improvement Communication Finance Internal Controls Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Westchester, IL, Edina, MN and Schererville, IN.
Our firm specializes in audit, accounting and tax services to employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profits organizations and governmental entities.
Legacy Professionals provides exciting opportunities for its employees to grow and advance.
We strongly believe in promoting from within and look for people who possess the desire to build a successful and rewarding career.
We value our employees and offer a hybrid work environment to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
Auditors will have the opportunity to work from client locations, Legacy offices and remotely, as scheduling allows.
Job
Responsibilities:
As an Audit Associate, you will be an integral part of our Audit team.
You will be assisting the experienced Auditors in the examination of financial statements, internal controls and accounting systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
Participating in audit planning and risk assessment activitiesConducting substantive testing and analytical procedures on client financial informationDocumenting audit work and findings in accordance with firm standardsCollaborating with team members, including Managers and Partners, to complete audit engagements within established timeframesAssisting in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations for clientsContributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes and methodologies
Qualifications:
Accounting degree with the academic qualifications to sit for the CPA exam (generally 120 hours minimum) or 2 years public accounting experienceStrong academic record with a solid understanding of accounting principlesPrior public Accounting work or internship experience is desirableExcellentanalytical and technical skillsProficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant softwareDetail-oriented with a commitment to accuracyStrong communication and interpersonal skillsMust have reliable transportation in order to drive to client locations for audit assignments.
Local travel will be required and out-of-town travel may be required at times
Benefits:
Great opportunity for growth within the firmOpportunity to work closely with Partners, Managers, Senior Associates and ClientsCompetitive benefits package (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance and a flexible spending account program)Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and professional attire at clients)Professional development and continuing education supportReimbursement for CPA review course, exam fees, day off with pay on exam dayBonus when successfully completing all four of the CPA examsPayment for professional membership costsEmployee referral bonusFun firm sponsored social eventsLegacy Professionals LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.
S.
Recommended Skills Accounting Systems Attention To Detail Business Process Improvement Communication Finance Internal Controls Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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