# Senior Audit Associate - Company: [Topelforman]() - Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States - Team: Audit - Salary: $65K – $90K - Posted: March 2, 2022 ## Job description **Job Description** As a Senior Audit Associate, you will be providing high-level client service, assisting, and leading financial statement engagements, including audits, reviews, and compilations to clients within the investment partnership and private equity; manufacturing and distribution, real estate, technology, and professional service companies industries. You will be rewarded with the opportunity to both develop professionally and increase the firm’s reputation. As a Senior Audit Associate, you will be developing, training, and mentoring associates. **Responsibilities** * Ability to be the in-charge of client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial statement engagements and managing to budget. * Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on the audit process. * Identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process and relay them to the Manager or Partner in charge. * Researching, reviewing, and analyzing various new audit and accounting standards and communicating to team members and or clients. * Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and apply that knowledge on engagements, and train associates with that knowledge. * Continue professional development and training sessions on a regular basis. **Requirements** * BS/BA in Accounting. * Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive audit experience with a public accounting firm. * Familiarity with and experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and GAAS to financial statement engagements. * The collaborative drive to contribute to a dynamic team environment as a true team player. * A passionate learner who welcomes opportunities to be stretched. * An entrepreneurial point of view in the Auditor role. * Excellent project management, organizational and analytical skills. * Strong leadership and mentoring skills. * Dedication to providing superior client service. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with personal and entity income taxation preferred but not required * Experience in at least one of the following industries is highly preferred: Investment partnerships and private equity; manufacturing and distribution, or real estate. * CPA certification is in-hand or eligible to sit for the CPA exam. **About Us** Topel Forman is a leading certified public accounting firm in the Midwest and the Denver region providing a wide range of attest, accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services to individuals, professionals, closely-held and family-owned businesses and corporations. At Topel Forman, you’ll find the high level of talent and expertise you’d expect from a larger firm, but with the accessibility and collaboration that are usually only available at a smaller organization. You can expect to work directly with clients, senior-level management, and partners with knowledge of various disciplines. A proactive, hands-on approach to our clients allows you to grow in your expertise and advance in your career. For more information on Topel Forman, please visit our website at [www.topelforman.com.](https://topelforman.com/careers/) **Benefits** * Competitive salary with the range of $65,000 to $90,000, with annual merit increases * Annual discretionary bonus eligibility * 35-hour workweek during non-busy season * To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please visit our [careers page.](https://topelforman.com/careers/) ***Remote Work Internet Policy*** *Internet requirements for working remotely: We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection: 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.* ## Apply [Apply on Topelforman]() Canonical job page: