Assurance Staff

Marcum LLP
Deer, IL
Full-time

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

This posting is for staff starting Fall 2025

Responsibilities

  • Be familiar with Firm's procedures, forms and online research tools.
  • Become proficient with firm software including ProSystem fx Engagement and IDEA.
  • Responsible for monitoring actual time versus budgeted time for areas of responsibility.
  • Work with clients and other team members to ensure information is delivered / received in a timely manner to complete the engagement while applying specialized training for the accounting industry.
  • Conduct oneself professional as a representative of the Firm.
  • Continue to work towards advancing technical knowledge and working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and other relevant professional standards.
  • Keep current on professional pronouncements (i.e. FASB / ASC pronouncements).
  • Accurately document the execution of specific review and audit procedures performed.
  • Timely communicate to all members of the engagement team and appropriate client personnel.
  • Maintain and apply a healthy level of professional skepticism to help identify and deliver proper reporting and opinions on financial statements as applicable.
  • Working beyond standard hours is expected as needed to ensure timely completion of client engagements.
  • Maintain annual CPE requirements.
  • Properly track and charge time to appropriate engagement and work codes.
  • Must be able to travel independently to client sites.

Qualifications

  • BBA / BS / MS in Accounting from an accredited college or university (minimum of 150 college credits).
  • Must be a CPA or be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
  • 1-3 years of relevant public accounting experience.
  • Basic technology skills with proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint required.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able listen effectively.
  • Work well under pressure and with a team; able to meet deadlines with accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical, organization and problem solving abilities are a must.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment while applying specialized proficiencies of a trained accountant.
  • Team player with desire to be an active participant within the organization.
  • Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; able to multi-task.
  • Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply to jobs.
  • Have a strong desire to maintain a customer service approach focused on exceeding expectations in all areas.
  • 30+ days ago
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