Experienced Assurance Associate

NorthPoint Search Group • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Experienced Assurance Associate - Chicago, IL To Apply Now - email your resume to [email protected] Who: A detail-oriented accounting professional with at least one year of public accounting audit experience. What: Provide audit and assurance services including substantive testing, internal control evaluations, and year-round client engagement. When: Full-time position available immediately. Where: Hybrid role based in the client’s regional office Chicago, IL. Why: To grow your technical accounting and client-service skills in a supportive environment with clear opportunities for professional development. Office Environment: Collaborative, flexible, development-focused culture with modern workplace policies. Salary: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Position Overview: This role offers the opportunity to work with privately held and publicly traded companies across various stages of growth while gaining hands-on audit experience and mentorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related business field with sufficient credits to sit for the CPA exam.
• 1+ year of audit experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SEC or publicly traded company audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete audit testing, and address questions.
• Perform substantive testing of balance sheets and income statements.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development programs to strengthen technical and professional skills.
• Build relationships with clients and internal teams, using networking and collaboration skills.
• Work closely with engagement teams to deliver high-quality assurance services.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Collaborative, flexible, development-focused culture with modern workplace policies.
• clear opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level