Audit Associate

 

Since 1995, Wieland & Company, Inc. has been providing personalized auditing, assurance and tax compliance services to companies and organizations.  We are a boutique auditing firm based in the western Chicago suburb of Batavia.  We perform over 125 annual engagements for clients in real estate, multi-family housing, non-profit services, and select other industries. We serve clients throughout metro Chicago, northern and central Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri. 

 

The associate auditor is a staff position responsible for assisting in all aspects of the audit process. This individual will work with senior staff and interact with client personnel. This is a full-time, career-based position. It offers strong opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as management and partnership potential. 

 

Assist in assigned segments of an audit ultimately leading to full charge engagement responsibilities

Perform audit planning, tests and procedures and prepare related workpaper documentation

Draft client financial statements, auditor reports and related documents

Review adequacy of client internal control procedures

Assist in tax preparation for assigned audit and other clients

Perform other duties as may be assigned

 

1.   Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or relevant field

2.    Desire to pursue a long-term career in public accounting

 

1.    Friendly and strong interpersonal skills

2.    Strong verbal and written communication skills

3.    Self-motivated with a desire to be challenged

4.    An aspiration to be a long-term, key member of our close-knit team