Assurance Senior Associate (Hybrid)

Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Assurance Senior Associate - Chicago, IL (Hybrid) To Apply Now - email your resume to [email protected] Who: A motivated audit professional with 2 years of public accounting experience and strong technical and client-service skills. What: Deliver industry-focused audit and assurance services while planning engagements, performing testing, and supporting team development. When: Full-time position available immediately. Where: Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL. Why: To grow into an industry expert while working with a supportive team that offers flexibility, career development, and meaningful client relationships. Office Environment: Collaborative, flexible, development-oriented workplace with structured programs and a focus on work-life balance. Salary: $67,880 to $147,080 depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Position Overview: This role offers the opportunity to specialize within a specific industry while providing audit and assurance services to middle-market clients, gaining both technical experience and professional growth in a supportive, fast-growing firm. Key Responsibilities: ? Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete testing, and respond to inquiries. ? Plan and supervise audit engagement activities to ensure accurate, high-quality results. ? Perform and review substantive testing over balance sheets and income statements. ? Conduct and review internal control testing and recommend improvements. ? Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners regarding findings and business recommendations. ? Learn through direct coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide development programs. ? Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and collaboration. ? Support the development of team members through coaching and the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy. ? Participate in team activities and events promoting work-life balance. Qualifications: ? Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam. ? CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion. ? 2 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm. ? Manufacturing & distribution audit experience preferred. ? Strong communication, time-management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. ? Leadership experience with strong project-management and organizational abilities. ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. ? Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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