About Us:

PKF Mueller is an award-winning, full-service, certified public accounting and business advisory firm serving clients both domestically and internationally. Since its 1968 founding, the Firm has significantly grown and currently serves clients from multiple offices in the Chicagoland area as well as an office in Sarasota, Florida. PKF Mueller provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax, consulting, and business advisory services. 

According to Inside Public Accounting, PKF Mueller is a top 150 ranked U.S.-based accounting firm and one of the “Top Firms in the Great Lakes Area.” Crain’s Chicago Business has also named PKF Mueller one the largest accounting firms in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Additionally, PKF Mueller has been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Illinois” consecutively for over 10 years.

Our people are the center of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their authentic self to work every day. We value each employee’s unique background, culture, viewpoint, and identity, and how these contribute to new ideas and perspectives that help us all succeed – together.

Position Summary:

We are currently searching for a Senior Audit Associate to join our Elgin, Orland Park or Chicago office.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities of a Senior Audit Associate:

• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing to budget.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and assess the performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
• Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process.
• Research and analyze financial statements and audit- and tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information.
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
• Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
• Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 150 semester hours of education preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
• 2-5 years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing.
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
• Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.
• Have a strong personal identification with PKF Mueller’s firm values.
• Possess a valid drivers license or have reliable transportation to perform the job requirements.

Total Rewards: We are committed to providing our greatest assets, our people, with a competitive salary along with a wide range of comprehensive benefits, perks, and rewards to support their and their family’s overall well-being. Our employee offerings deliver maximum options and flexibility to fit each individual’s needs. Check them out here! 

Opportunities for Advancement: Given our unique business strategy, we are experiencing growth that will provide significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the firm. Our Pathways to Success document outlines the progression from Associate to Partner level. 

Additional Information:

Travel Requirement: 40% (mostly local travel but some non-local travel may be required as needed). 

EEO Statement:

PKF Mueller is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-888-8600 or send us an email at pkfmuellercareers@pkfmueller.com.