Perform audits for nonprofit clients, prepare workpapers, adjust trial balances, compile financial statements, schedule engagements, communicate findings, and build client relationships. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, public accounting experience, Excel and audit software proficiency, strong communication skills, and occasional travel to client sites.
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Audit Non-profit team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Audit Senior to join their dynamic team.
For private and closely-held companies, precise financial statements provide the accurate information needed to effectively manage successful business relationships. Taking this simple step minimizes risk and provides peace of mind to key lenders and stakeholders. Our assurance advisors offer specialized and personalized audit expertise that gives you and your stakeholders the confidence and financial insight needed to make sound business decisions. As a registered member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), we adhere to the highest professional standards and provide a full range of assurance services. We focus on building trusted relationships, clear communication and efficiency throughout the audit process, making the audit experience effortless so you can focus on what’s next.
Position Responsibilities:
- Accurately and skillfully performing audits
- Preparing audit work papers and adjusting trial balances
- Utilizing time management to plan and schedule client engagements
- Assembling trial balances and compiling financial statements into a written report to be presented
- Effectively communicating the accuracy of financial statements and other financial information to clients and co-workers
- Continuously fostering relationships with coworkers and clients
- Traveling to some client sites
Qualifications:
- 4 year bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Master’s degree preferred
- Licensed CPA preferred
- 3+ years of experience working for a public accounting firm
- Understanding and applying Excel skills
- Successfully using Case ware or other audit software
- Demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Working effectively and personably within a team
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Aprio Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 690, Chicago, United States, 60601
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