Skip to content

General information

Name
Senior Associate, Assurance
Posting Title
Senior Associate, Assurance
Ref #
2236060
Date Published
Monday, November 17, 2025
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Country
United States
Job Category
Audit/Assurance
Advertised Location
US-IL-Chicago, US-IL-Chicago
Working time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Assurance team delivers independent, objective services that bring transparency and confidence to financial reporting. With deep industry knowledge and a proactive, communicative approach, we help clients navigate complex reporting requirements.

What You Will Do: 
  • Perform detailed audit procedures over various income statement and balance sheet accounts
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and the identification of discrepancies or risks 
  • Deliver exceptional client service that exceeds expectations through timely, unmatched support while cultivating strong relationships as a trusted advisor and partner in their success
  • Collaborate proactively with key client management to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks by organizing workflows, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion within budget and scope to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Utilize technology tools effectively and demonstrate a commitment to process improvement through innovation. Complete Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements to maintain technical proficiency and industry knowledge
  • Support the proposal process for prospective clients by contributing insights and helping articulate the firm’s capabilities and areas of expertise 
  • Collaborate on Forvis Mazars-sponsored technical publications and contribute to internal learning and development sessions to share knowledge and foster team growth 
  • Represent the firm at campus recruiting events, engaging with top-tier university talent to promote the company’s brand, share career opportunities, and support early talent acquisition initiatives 

Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field 
  • 2+ years of relevant audit experience 
  • Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, meeting the educational requirements as defined by the applicable state board of accountancy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Master’s Degree in related field 
  • Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
  • Experience with Caseware software for financial reporting and audit documentation
#LI-OAK, #LI-CHI
#LI-MM1

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois’ Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 75800
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 111100