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Audit Senior

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Downers Grove, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000
Posted: 12 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $100000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Step into a visible Audit Senior role with a clear opportunity to grow into a Manager position within approximately two years.
  • Work with a diverse mix of privately held businesses and other organizations giving you broad exposure and meaningful client responsibility.
  • Take ownership of audit engagements client communication financial statements and staff review rather than being limited to one narrow piece of the process.
  • Join an established growing CPA firm where experienced professionals have direct access to leadership and can make a noticeable impact.
  • Build on your audit expertise while gaining exposure to advisory accounting and tax matters across a varied client base.

Location:

This is a primarily in-office opportunity in Downers Grove Illinois. We value in-person collaboration while offering occasional remote flexibility when personal needs require it.

Note:

Candidates should have 4 years of recent public accounting audit experience and be comfortable handling financial statement audits fieldwork client communication and engagement responsibilities. Experience in a smaller or midsize CPA firm environment is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are an established CPA firm providing audit tax accounting and business advisory services to a diverse group of privately held businesses and other organizations. Our team is known for responsive client service practical advice and long-term relationships and we offer experienced professionals the opportunity to take ownership and continue growing their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Plan and execute financial statement audits and other assurance engagements from fieldwork through completion.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for clients keeping engagements organized responsive and moving forward.
  • Prepare and review audit workpapers financial statements supporting schedules and related documentation.
  • Review work completed by staff and provide practical coaching and feedback.
  • Identify accounting reporting and internal control matters and communicate findings clearly to clients and firm leadership.
  • Collaborate directly with partners and team members across a diverse portfolio of clients.
  • Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks when working with client financial information.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of recent audit experience within public accounting.
  • Current Audit Senior Senior Accountant Audit Supervisor or comparable level experience preferred.
  • Hands-on financial statement audit fieldwork client communication and workpaper experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • QuickBooks experience preferred.
  • Tax experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Clear advancement potential for someone ready to grow toward Audit Manager responsibilities.
  • Direct exposure to partners and experienced professionals who value initiative and strong client service.
  • Diverse engagements that allow you to continue expanding your technical and industry knowledge.
  • A stable established environment with the feel and accessibility of a smaller CPA firm.
  • A team focused on quality work responsiveness professional growth and long-term client relationships.

JPC-2064

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 4 yrs of recent public accounting audit exp

Submission Email / Name: Michael -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Downers Grove CPA firm seeking an Audit Senior with 4 years of recent public accounting audit experience. Role covers audits fieldwork financial statements client communication and staff review. Strong fit for a current Senior or Supervisor who can grow into Manager within approximately two years.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Audit Senior - Kolnicki Peterson & Wirth LLC - JPC-2064 - source

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