Assurance Associate - Fall 2026 (Chicago)

Assurance Associate

The Assurance Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. The Assurance Associate will be expected to travel, as needed, to meet firm and client needs.

Job Duties

Control Environment :

• Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by :
• Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team;
• Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures;
• Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients' internal control system.

GAAP :

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Methodology :

Research :

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education :

Experience :

License / Certifications :

Software :

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range : $85,000 - $90,000 Colorado Range : $73,000 - $77,000 Illinois Range : $78,000 - $82,000 Maryland Range : $83,000 - $87,000 Massachusetts Range : $83,000 - $87,000 Minnesota Range : $70,000 - $74,000 New Jersey Range : $74,000 - $82,000 NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $83,000 - $87,000 Washington Range : $78,000 - $80,000 Washington DC Range : $83,000 - $87,000