Senior Accountant, Sikich
Audit
Technology-enabled professional services
Job no longer available
Technology-enabled professional services
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide insights and transformative services to help strengthen every dimension of a business.
Role
Who you are
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
- At least one year of financial statement audit experience
- Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP
- Experience with Title IV audits desirable
- Ability to manage multiple engagement and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
- Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software
- Comfort with virtual work environment
What the job involves
- The Staff Accountant (Audit) will work closely with engagement leaders & other staff to ensure the efficient & timely completion of financial statement audits for our Higher Education clients
- You will also provide superior service to our external clients and internal stakeholders
- Perform financial statement audits under US GAAP, and Title IV compliance, inform engagement leaders of audit engagement status
- Conduct audit tests which assess compliance with plan documents and regulatory requirements
- Draft financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- 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
- Provide strategic and tactical accounting advice and recommendations to firm’s clientele
- Provide review of staff work product and performance
- 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
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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