Audit Associate - Chicago, IL - Class of 2026
Opportunity ID: 7733
Department(s): Assurance
Location(s): Chicago
Program type: Full time
Function: Audit
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Audit Associate to join the team in our Chicago, IL office during the Fall of 2026.
YOUR TEAM.
- Engagement Team: You will work closely on a team made up of other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
- Industries: We serve a variety of clients across industries, including: Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (varies by office).
- Office: Our CohnReznick office comes with amenities, collaborative spaces, and private offices.
- Performance Coach: Will meet with you to establish goals, provide feedback and support to guide you along your career path of choice; many of our current Senior Managers and Partners were once CR Associates themselves.
- CR Friend: Will serve as a familiar face when you join the firm and someone you can always reach out to.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
As an Audit Associate, you will be responsible for becoming familiar with accounting and auditing procedures and performing procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in areas of Audits, Reviews, Compilations, and Accounting Services.
- Working on a variety of client deliverables and preparing work papers.
- Resolving audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients.
- Understanding the client’s accounting systems.
- Understanding and applying concepts of materiality and audit risk.
- Preparing work papers that are informative, well documented, cross-referenced and can easily be understood and explained.
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
We are looking for highly dedicated professionals with impressive credentials that are driven by new challenges and growth opportunities. We seek team players who believe in providing world-class client service and are interested in becoming immersed in various industries. Successful team members are looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration, and giving back to the community.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
- Plan to complete 150 credit hours between December 2025 - September 2026 in order to be CPA licensed.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall.
- Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred.
- Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture.
- Able to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
In order to apply for an internship or an entry-level role at CohnReznick, successful candidates will have to provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
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