We are looking for an experienced Auditor to join a well-respected CPA firm in Schaumburg, IL. If you enjoy working with financial statements are great with Excel and are looking for a great company to start off your career in audit with a work/life balance, please read on! Accounting Firm or financial institution experience is a huge plus! We are looking for an Auditor to scrutinize the financial statements of organizations and report on their financial positions. Shareholders will depend on your evaluations to make informed decisions. To succeed in this role, you should be an exceptional communicator with an analytical mind, attention to detail and sound judgement. We want someone who's objective and speaks their mind boldly. Your goal will be to provide useful insight and unearth problematic situations regarding the finances and processes of organizations. Responsibilities
- Assist in the performance of audits
- Audit financial statements and assess accounts for accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Inspect internal systems and controls
- Assess risk management tactics
- Report systematic errors or fraud indicators
- Investigate specific issues regulatory bodies bring forward
- Explain audit findings and recommend solutions
- Perform audit process through completion and apply internal audit standards
- Identify and communicate audit findings to senior management and clients
- Create internal controls documentation including narratives, process and data flows
- Utilize and develop audit programs and questionnaires in the performance of audits
- Create high quality reports and work papers using appropriate business and technical language
- Provide management with recommendations for policy, procedure and practice improvements
- Identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate risk implications, and draw appropriate conclusions
- Draft concise audit reports which accurately reflect facts, observations, risks and recommendations
Knowledge and Skills
- Must have exception oral and written communication skills
- Experience in data analysis and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel
- Knowledge of external auditing practices and relevant regulations (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
- Knowledge of accounting standards (e.g. GAAP, IFRS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Sound judgement and decision-making ability
- Strong organizational skills
- Keen attention to detail
Qualifications:
- 1 - 3 years Audit experience