Senior Accountant (For-Profit Audit)

Sikich; Brookfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Health Insurance

HSA

401(k)

Job summary

Sikich is seeking a Senior Accountant to support audits for external clients and supervise staff on engagements. You will work closely with engagement leaders to ensure timely completion of financial statements and provide superior service to internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of public accounting with in-charge responsibilities, strong US GAAP knowledge, and CPA eligibility.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of progressive public accounting background with in-charge responsibilities.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review audit tests to support professional opinions on client financial statements.
• Develop self and others through on-the-job coaching and engagement experiences.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients to enhance satisfaction.
• Build credibility through business insight, technical competence, and client discussions.
• Consult with clients on internal accounting transactions.
• Provide strategic and tactical accounting advice to clients.
• Review staff work product and performance.
• Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.

Skills

Servant Leader

Solutions Focused

Collaboration

Instills Trust

Impact & Influence Thinking

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Chicago, IL, Naperville, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Indianapolis, IN, or Rockville, MD

(US-Hybrid)

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 diverse 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

Reporting to theAudit Manager, the Senior Accountant willwork closely with engagement leaders & other staff to ensure the efficient & timely completion of financial statement audits. You will also provide superior service to our external clients and internal stakeholders along with being responsible for the supervision/review of intern & staff work during engagements.

What will you do in this role?

• 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.


• Provide review of staff work product and performance.


• Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.


• 2+ years of progressive public accounting background with in-charge responsibilities.


• 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.

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.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the base compensation range for this role is$77,490.00 –$94,900.00 –$110,200.00 (25%-50%-75%). 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.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse 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.

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:

• 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 foster children.


• 401(k) with employer contributions


• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.


• 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.

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.