Audit Associate
Legacy Professionals LLP
Minneapolis, MN
Accounting / Auditing, Finance / Banking / Insurance
About Us:
We are a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Westchester, IL, Edina, MN and Schererville, IN. Our firm specializes in audit, accounting and tax services to employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profits organizations and governmental entities. Legacy Professionals provides exciting opportunities for its employees to grow and advance. We strongly believe in promoting from within and look for people who possess the desire to build a successful and rewarding career.
We value our employees and offer a hybrid work environment to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Auditors will have the opportunity to work from client locations, Legacy offices and remotely, as scheduling allows.
Job Responsibilities
As an Audit Associate, you will be an integral part of our Audit team. You will be assisting the experienced Auditors in the examination of financial statements, internal controls and accounting systems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Participating in audit planning and risk assessment activities
- Conducting substantive testing and analytical procedures on client financial information
- Documenting audit work and findings in accordance with firm standards
- Collaborating with team members, including Managers and Partners, to complete audit engagements within established timeframes
- Assisting in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations for clients
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes and methodologies
- Accounting degree with the academic qualifications to sit for the CPA exam (generally 120 hours minimum) or 2 years public accounting experience
- Strong academic record with a solid understanding of accounting principles
- Prior public Accounting work or internship experience is desirable
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have reliable transportation in order to drive to client locations for audit assignments. Local travel will be required and out-of-town travel may be required at times
- Great opportunity for growth within the firm
- Opportunity to work closely with Partners, Managers, Senior Associates and Clients
- Competitive benefits package (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account & dependent care account program)
- Paid Paternal Leave
- Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and professional attire at clients)
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Reimbursement for CPA review course, exam fees, day off with pay on exam day
- Bonus when successfully completing all four of the CPA exams
- Payment for professional membership costs
- Employee referral bonus
- Fun firm sponsored social events
About the company
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Legacy Professionals LLP, headquartered in Westchester, IL, with offices in Schererville, IN, and Edina, MN, is a Certified Public Accounting firm serving clients nationwide. The Firm specializes in audit and tax services for employee benefit plans, labor organizations, nonprofits, and other entities across 36 states. Their offerings include payroll compliance audits and a dedicated Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team for outsourced accounting and advisory needs.
Founded in 2003, Legacy Professionals is built on a tradition of excellence in providing niche-focused audit, accounting, and compliance services. Its third-generation leadership remains committed to the founders' vision of delivering high-quality, specialized services. The Firm’s mission is underpinned by core values of integrity, honesty, and objectivity, ensuring client success drives their own.
Legacy’s expertise spans employee benefit plans, including Taft-Hartley and single-employer plans such as pension, health and welfare, and 401(k) plans. They also serve labor organizations, nonprofits, and small to medium-sized businesses. Their accounting and audit services include audits, reviews, tax and compliance services, payroll compliance audits, and outsourced accounting support. In tax services, the Firm excels in preparation, planning, payroll tax filings, and representation before governmental agencies.
Notable for its client care and industry expertise, Legacy has grown to 35 partners and principals as of January 2025. The Firm’s professionals frequently contribute as speakers at prominent industry conferences. Legacy also prioritizes community impact through initiatives like the Donna A. Hubert Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports women pursuing accounting careers in Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota.
Contact Julie Tucek for more information about Legacy. Julie can be reached at [email protected] or at 312-384-4292.