Audit Senior Associate - Cbiz
Deerfield, IL
About the Job
Marcum LLP is thrilled to announce that we are now part of CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs, a partnership that unites us with one of the nation’s top accounting and advisory providers. As part of this new chapter, we are pleased to confirm that you’ll still be working with the same dedicated team and receiving the same high-quality service you’ve come to rely on.
CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 21 major markets coast to coast.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Our growing Assurance practice provides tremendous career opportunities in an environment of the highest ethical standards and professionalism. We are committed to practicing work/life balance and flexibility and offer extremely competitive salary and benefit packages.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
- Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, accounting errors and irregularities, fraud, or noncompliance with laws and regulations.
- Prepare detailed audit reports in accordance with relevant standards.
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Communicate effectively with client and staff to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
- Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and integrity.
- Effectively plan engagement and monitor budgets.
- Perform research when necessary.
- Take complete ownership of specific aspects of the engagement and see them through to completion.
- Train, delegate to, and oversee junior staff and interns.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent relevant audit work experience essential at mid-size public accounting firms
- SEC industry knowledge desired
- BA/BS/MS in Accounting
- Ability to interact with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues in a professional fashion
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve routine engagement problems.
- Effective leadership, time management, and analytical abilities
- Basic technology skills, with proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint required
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years of experience in public accounting or related field
- 1 year supervisory experience preferred
- CPA candidates preferred
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
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