Sikich · 12 hours ago
Staff Accountant (State Audit)
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$73K/yr - $73K/yrSikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. They are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join their team in Springfield, IL, where the role involves participating in audit teams, performing audit procedures, and developing relationships with state employees.
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Responsibilities
Develop effective knowledge of Illinois State government, professional auditing standards, State fiscal procedures, and general auditing techniques
Develop self and others through seeking and offering on the job coaching and engagement experiences
Participate as an important member of an audit team and complete delegated tasks of increasing complexity and responsibility
Perform background research of Illinois State agencies being audited or examined, including relevant Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois Administrative Rules, and other regulations
Complete audit and examination procedures on-site at Illinois State agency site locations
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employees of the State of Illinois
Build strong credibility through displaying positive insight and business acumen, applying technical competence and engaging in relevant discussions with employees of the State of Illinois and engagement teams
Conduct and review audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions
Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data relevant to the audits and examinations performed
Assist engagement team in drafting reports and relevant findings
Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office
Strong client rapport and project management skills
Verbal and written skills with the emphasis on being able to articulate complex information to a variety of auditees within government entities
Obtain professional experience through firm provided training and on-the-job experience
Perform other assigned or required duties
Qualification
Required
BA/BS Degree in Accounting or equivalent
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
CPA or CPA Candidate actively pursuing CPA
Develop effective knowledge of Illinois State government, professional auditing standards, State fiscal procedures, and general auditing techniques
Develop self and others through seeking and offering on the job coaching and engagement experiences
Participate as an important member of an audit team and complete delegated tasks of increasing complexity and responsibility
Perform background research of Illinois State agencies being audited or examined, including relevant Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois Administrative Rules, and other regulations
Complete audit and examination procedures on-site at Illinois State agency site locations
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employees of the State of Illinois
Build strong credibility through displaying positive insight and business acumen, applying technical competence and engaging in relevant discussions with employees of the State of Illinois and engagement teams
Conduct and review audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions
Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data relevant to the audits and examinations performed
Assist engagement team in drafting reports and relevant findings
Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office
Strong client rapport and project management skills
Verbal and written skills with the emphasis on being able to articulate complex information to a variety of auditees within government entities
Obtain professional experience through firm provided training and on-the-job experience
Perform other assigned or required duties
Identify gaps in the improper payment data collection processes
Provide analysis and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the data collection, review, and modeling
Develop controls to ensure data quality and data completeness
Evaluate and provide recommendations on organization structure, methods, procedures
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
Preferred
Previous history of working within a local or State government entity preferred, especially related to financial statement preparation, audit, or compliance examinations
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.
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
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
Founded in 1982
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$250MKey Investors
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Partner
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