# Senior Audit Associate at Topel Forman

> United States · Senior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Atopelforman%3A5000966003 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Topel Forman](https://alderhq.app/companies/topel-forman)
- Location text: Chicago, Illinois, United States; Chicago
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; Chicago")
- Posted: 2022-03-02 (1715 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-11
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://topelforman.com/careers/job-postings/?gh_jid=5000966003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $65k–$90k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Chicago, n 194): p25 $95k, median $115k, p75 $146k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Job Description

As a Senior Audit Associate, you will be providing high-level client service, assisting, and leading financial statement engagements, including audits, reviews, and compilations to clients within the investment partnership and private equity; manufacturing and distribution, real estate, technology, and professional service companies industries. You will be rewarded with the opportunity to both develop professionally and increase the firm’s reputation. As a Senior Audit Associate, you will be developing, training, and mentoring associates.

### Responsibilities

- Ability to be the in-charge of client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial statement engagements and managing to budget.
- Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on the audit process.
- Identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process and relay them to the Manager or Partner in charge.
- Researching, reviewing, and analyzing various new audit and accounting standards and communicating to team members and or clients.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and apply that knowledge on engagements, and train associates with that knowledge.
- Continue professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
### Requirements

- BS/BA in Accounting.
- Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive audit experience with a public accounting firm.
- Familiarity with and experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and GAAS to financial statement engagements.
- The collaborative drive to contribute to a dynamic team environment as a true team player.
- A passionate learner who welcomes opportunities to be stretched.
- An entrepreneurial point of view in the Auditor role.
- Excellent project management, organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Dedication to providing superior client service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
### Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with personal and entity income taxation preferred but not required
- Experience in at least one of the following industries is highly preferred: Investment partnerships and private equity; manufacturing and distribution, or real estate.
- CPA certification is in-hand or eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
### About Us

Topel Forman is a leading certified public accounting firm in the Midwest and the Denver region providing a wide range of attest, accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services to individuals, professionals, closely-held and family-owned businesses and corporations. At Topel Forman, you’ll find the high level of talent and expertise you’d expect from a larger firm, but with the accessibility and collaboration that are usually only available at a smaller organization. You can expect to work directly with clients, senior-level management, and partners with knowledge of various disciplines. A proactive, hands-on approach to our clients allows you to grow in your expertise and advance in your career. For more information on Topel Forman, please visit our website at www.topelforman.com.

### Benefits

- Competitive salary with the range of $65,000 to $90,000, with annual merit increases
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
- 35-hour workweek during non-busy season
- To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please visit our careers page.
Remote Work Internet Policy

Internet requirements for working remotely: We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection: 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.

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