Sikich · 2 days ago
Staff Accountant (Local Government Audit)
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expSikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. The Staff Accountant (Audit) will work closely with engagement leaders to ensure the efficient completion of financial statement audits while providing superior service to clients and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays during the year
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
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
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-05-09Private Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Bobby Roy
Partner
Cameron Petroff
Chief Marketing Officer
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