(J32) Chicago, Audit Sr - Financial Services - Top 10 CPA firm, Up to $80K+

Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
Degree: Bachelor;
Date: 2/19/2012
Job ID: 01808327
Job Description

(J32) Chicago, Audit Sr - Financial Services - Top 10 CPA firm, Up to $80K+

Position Description


The Senior Associate/Financial Services will be in-charge of audits of financial statements of financial services clients, including hedge funds, private equity funds, broker-dealers, and futures commission merchants 

Responsibilities include the coordination, planning and execution of the audit engagement; review of financial statements and required disclosures and supplementary schedules; supervision and development of staff and interns; direct handling of client relationships and working directly with engagement partners and managers.


Basic qualifications
*A successful candidate will have 3-5 years public accounting experience. 
*BS in Accounting or Finance
*CPA is preferred or in process

* 0 - 5% travel



Preferred Qualifications
*Strong interpersonal/written communication skills
*Professional presence and attention to detail are imperative. 
*Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. 
*Must think critically, work well independently and be able to juggle multiple tasks. 
*Experience within or knowledge of the Financial Services Industry is a plus.