Staff Accountant, Sikich

For - Profit

$85.1k

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Junior and Mid level

Chicago

Office located in Springfield, IL, Peoria, IL or Decatur, IL

Technology-enabled professional services

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Technology-enabled professional services

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseHRInsuranceMarketingCyber SecurityAccountingCloud Computing

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$85.1k

Displayed range is the midpoint of the salary range

Junior and Mid level

Chicago

Office located in Springfield, IL, Peoria, IL or Decatur, IL

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseHRInsuranceMarketingCyber SecurityAccountingCloud Computing

Company mission

To provide insights and transformative services to help strengthen every dimension of a business.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
1+ years of progressive public accounting background ideally within audit & assurance. Experience with For-Profit clients is a plus
Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and audit preparation software
Ability to manage multiple engagement, staff & interns, and competing priorities
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives

What the job involves

Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Staff Accountant (Audit) will work closely with engagement leaders & other staff to ensure the efficient & timely completion of financial statement audits. You will also provide superior service to our external clients and internal stakeholders
What will you do in this role?
Conduct and review audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements
Develop self and others through seeking and offering on the job coaching and engagement experiences
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction
Build strong credibility through displaying positive insight and business acumen, applying technical competence and engaging in relevant discussions with clients and engagement teams
Consult with clients on various internal accounting related transactions
Provide strategic and tactical accounting advice and recommendations to company’s clientele
Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed

Our take

Sikich is a global firm specialising in technology-enabled professional services. Offering a vast variety of CPA services from audit and assurance to cybersecurity, its customer base has grown dramatically since founding in 1982 and it now hosts a diverse roster of clients.

Looking to consistently address it's clients business challenges and opportunities, the company has been recognised over the years, notably as a Best of the Best Firm by Inside Public Accounting. It has also has experienced significant revenue growth and completed several strategic acquisitions.

The recent addition of CLA's federal government practice to this roster strengthens Sikich's position in government services, and expands its footprint in critical markets such as Washington, DC. Looking forward, it is poised to continue its growth trajectory, leveraging its expertise and innovative approach to drive success for clients worldwide.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

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Company

Company benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life & accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities

Company HQ

Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL

Leadership

Christopher Geier

(CEO, not founder)

Previously the Founder and CEO of GEI Capital & Advisor, and a Member of the Board Of Directors for Barrington 220 School District.

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