Audit Senior - Chicago (Hybrid)

Cherry Bekaert has been providing elite accounting and advisory services for over 75 years. Our shared values—uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect—have driven our success. If these values align with yours, we invite you to join us as an Audit Senior in our Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Dialogue over engagement efficiencies and client-specific risks
• Develop audit approaches for engagement teams
• Instruct and oversee fellow Accounting & Advisory (A&A) staff throughout engagements
• Broaden technical knowledge through review of complex client transactions
• Prepare and/or review financial statements
• Complete general audit procedures (e.g., coordination of audit closing communications, drafting client correspondence, resolving open items)
• Research technical issues using online tools
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in public accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master’s preferred)
• CPA certified or eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task)
• Experience using Engagement software is a plus
• Acquisition accounting experience is a plus

Skills

• Passion for superior client service
• Uncompromising integrity
• Excellent project management abilities
• Leadership skills
• Strong sense of urgency

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package focused on wellbeing
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Flexibility to balance impactful work with personal life
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Inclusive culture fostering trust, mutual respect, and innovation

Pay

Salary range: $89,000–$115,700. Individual salaries are determined by role, responsibilities, work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest assurance, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., serving clients across industries in all 50 states and internationally. The firm is a member of Allinial Global, a global association of accountancy and business advisory firms.