Senior Accountant (Government Audit)

Cotton & Company LLP; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Accountant where your expertise in audit and accounting will make a significant impact. In this role, you will work closely with diverse clients, conducting audits and providing strategic advice to enhance their financial health. With a culture that promotes growth and collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to meaningful projects. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic professional setting!

Benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program

Client Referral Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Community Volunteer Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review audit tests for client financial statements.
• Develop and maintain productive client relationships.

Skills

US GAAP

Audit Preparation Software

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Presentation Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

BA/BS Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification (or eligibility)

Job description

Description

Senior Accountant (Audit Government)

Springfield, IL, Decatur, IL, or Peoria, IL

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse 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 theManager, the Senior Accountant will:

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.

About Sikich

Sikichis a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.

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.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $94,900. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

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 currently 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. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.

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