Senior Audit Associate – Commercial Services

Crowe

Audit Senior Associate managing financial statement audits for clients in the Commercial Services sector. Leading engagements and mentoring staff while developing relationships with clients.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeOakbrook Terrace • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,600 - $139,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public accounting and external audit, with a strong focus on client engagement and relationship management. Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff while analyzing financial statements across various industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Accounting ExperienceExternal Audit ExperienceCPA CertificationClient Relationship ManagementFinancial Statement Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisPublic AccountingExternal AuditClient EngagementSupervisionTrainingMentoring

Soft Skills

Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Food & CommoditiesMetalsSupply ChainCannabisHealthcareTechnology Media TelecommunicationsConsumer MarketsLife SciencesReal Estate & ConstructionManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Running client engagements from start to finish
Supervising, training, and mentoring staff and interns
Maintaining relationships with clients
Researching and analyzing financial statements

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience
Experience with Food & Commodities, Metals, Supply Chain, Cannabis, Healthcare, Technology Media Telecommunications, Consumer Markets, Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, & Manufacturing clients
CPA certification requirements met in home office state
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to client sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive total rewards package
Flexible work arrangements
Career coaching and development