Sikich · 12 hours ago
Staff Accountant (Audit- Title IV)
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expSikich is a professional services firm that emphasizes growth and innovation, seeking a Staff Accountant (Audit- Title IV) to join their Title IV Audit team. The role involves performing financial statement audits for Higher Education clients, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Title IV regulations, and providing exceptional client service.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
1+ financial statement audit experience, preferably in Title IV audits
Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP
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
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software
Comfort with virtual work environment
Preferred
Experience with Title IV audits desirable
CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays
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.
1001-5000 employees
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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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