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Senior Audit Associate

Location
Chicago, IL
Work mode
Hybrid
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
$70,000 – $1,33,000 / year-salary

About the job

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.

Job Summary

What You'll Gain/ Impact • Opportunity to lead end-to-end client engagements and build long-term client relationships.

• Exposure to diverse industries including Manufacturing and Technology.

• Ability to mentor and develop a team of audit professionals.

• Career growth within a high-growth, nationally recognized firm.

Key Responsibilities • Execute audit engagements with accuracy, technical skill, and professional judgment

• Prepare audit work papers and adjusting trial balances

• Plan and schedule client engagements with effective time management

• Assemble trial balances and compile financial statements into clear, written reports

• Communicate the accuracy of financial statements and key financial information to clients and team members

• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients and colleagues

• Lead, mentor, and support the professional development of team members

• Travel to client sites as needed

Candidate Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting3–5 years of experience in public accounting

• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Technology industries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with CaseWare or comparable audit software

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

• Preferred: Master's degree

• Preferred: Licensed CPA

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.

From Aprio's careers page (Lever), checked 27 Oct 2026.

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Posted 26 Oct 2026 · checked 27 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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