Are you ready to take your professional journey to new heights?
The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is looking for an Audit Associate to bring their unique spark to our talented crew based in our vibrant Brookfield, Madison, and Kenosha offices.
If you’re a self-starter eager to carve out your career path at your own pace and be a key player in propelling our firm to new heights, then you might be the perfect fit for our team. At Vrakas, we’re not just filling a position; we’re crafting a one-of-a-kind career opportunity tailored to your needs.
The following responsibilities, opportunities, and requirements for this position are as follows:
Responsibilities & Opportunities
- Perform a wide range of work as part of assurance teams, including audits and reviews, and special projects, following firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders
- Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other vital matters promptly
- Prepare financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs
- Develop technical competency with GAAP and accounting procedures
- Communicate with client and firm associates in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner
- Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, including on-site visits
- Participate in continuing professional education programs
- Serve as a trusted business advisor for clients and associates
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency, recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements, and discuss with engagement leaders
- Travel is expected, as needed, to meet firm and client needs
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or have the intention to continue to pursue the required educational requirements to become eligible
- Internship with relevant work experience is a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products
- General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations
- Willingness to learn new skills and programs
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for doing impactful work, professionalism, integrity, and dependability
As a certified public accounting firm, we believe in engaging all team members with our clients, allowing you to grow as a business advisor while honing your accounting and leadership skills.
Plus, with perks like ambitious compensation potential, 401K, profit sharing, and comprehensive insurance benefits, including competitive vacation and PTO policies, there’s no shortage of reasons to jump aboard. Visit our Culture & Benefits page for more details. At Vrakas, we are proud to be fiercely independent in our mission to stand tall as one of the largest locally owned CPA firms in the Midwest.
Intrigued? Dive deeper into this exciting opportunity by applying below or contacting our Director of Talent, Tara Tomter.