Associate Consultant

Sikich LLC; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA employer contribution

Nine paid holidays annually

401(k) with employer contributions

CPA exam & study days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Pet insurance

Sikich community volunteer program

Job summary

Sikich LLC is seeking an Associate Consultant to learn, configure, and implement Rillet, a modern AI-native ERP and accounting platform. You will work with senior consultants and client finance teams to translate accounting requirements into effective system solutions while building expertise in a fast-growing technology.

In this role you will support client implementations from discovery to go-live, map requirements to configuration, and help with data migration, testing, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting/finance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Rillet platform, including general ledger, subledgers, revenue recognition, reporting, and integration capabilities.
• Support client implementations from discovery through go-live and post-implementation support.
• Gather and document client accounting and reporting requirements and map them to Rillet configuration.
• Configure chart of accounts, entities, dimensions, and workflows based on client needs.
• Assist with data migration, including mapping, cleansing, loading, and reconciling historical balances and transactions.
• Perform and document system testing and support user acceptance testing.
• Help build and validate financial reports, close processes, and integrations with other business systems.
• Prepare training materials and train client users on new processes and system functionality.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to project leads and clients.
• Contribute to Sikich implementation methodologies, templates, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Associate Consultant - Rillet (US - Remote)

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through different perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

We are seeking an Associate Consultant to join our team and learn, configure, and implement Rillet, a modern, AI-native ERP and accounting platform. In this role, you will work alongside senior consultants and client finance teams to translate accounting requirements into well-designed system solutions, while building expertise in a fast-growing technology.

What will you do in this role?

• Learn the Rillet platform, including its general ledger, subledgers, revenue recognition, reporting, and integration capabilities.


• Support client implementations from discovery through go-live and post-implementation support.


• Gather and document client accounting and reporting requirements and map them to Rillet configuration.


• Configure chart of accounts, entities, dimensions, and workflows based on client needs.


• Assist with data migration, including mapping, cleansing, loading, and reconciling historical balances and transactions.


• Perform and document system testing and support user acceptance testing.


• Help build and validate financial reports, close processes, and integrations with other business systems.


• Prepare training materials and train client users on new processes and system functionality.


• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to project leads and clients.


• Contribute to Sikich implementation methodologies, templates, and best practices.

What do you need to succeed in this role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.


• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, public accounting, or financial systems.


• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with clients.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


• Eagerness to learn new technology and work collaboratively in a team.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the base compensation range for this role is$55,507.20, $77,850.50, $100,193.80. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on several factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Compensation ranges for roles in our Government Services pillar are determined by contract with the specific government agency Sikich is servicing.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• 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.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a varied platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.


• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.


• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements


• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options


• HSA employer contribution


• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.


• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and fosterchildren.


• 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 localcommunities.

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

"Sikich" is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms "our company", "we" and "us" and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.