Senior Accountant, Sikich
Employee Benefit Plans
+ Bonus
Technology-enabled professional services
Open for applications
Technology-enabled professional services
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Bonus
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
- 2+ years of progressive employee benefit plan public accounting background with in-charge experience
- Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS
- Strong technical knowledge of ERISA and IRS regulations pertaining to retirement plans
- Ability to manage multiple engagement and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
- 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 Senior Accountant will work closely with internal leadership & staff to ensure the timely completion of employee benefit plan audits
- This includes, but not limited to audit planning, walkthroughs, scheduling, review, & presentation of audit findings
- Additionally, the Senior Accountant will also play an active role in developing self & others through collaboration efforts and professional networking
- Perform field work on employee benefit plan audits under US GAAS and ERISA regulations, and inform engagement leaders of audit engagement status
- Conduct audit tests which assess compliance with plan document and regulatory requirements
- Draft employee benefit plan 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
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back within 2 weeks
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
Articles
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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