SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (GOVERNMENT AUDIT)

Sikich Llp • Springfield, IL

312d • $94,900

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will conduct and review audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements. The role involves developing self and others through seeking and offering on-the-job coaching and engagement experiences, maintaining productive working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction, and providing strategic and tactical accounting advice and recommendations to the company's clientele. The Senior Accountant will also provide review of staff work product and performance, delivering exceptional client support both virtually and onsite as needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of progressive public accounting background with in-charge responsibilities.
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and audit preparation software.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, staff & interns, and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with for-profit clients.
• Servant Leader qualities focused on employee engagement and development.
• Solutions-focused mindset with the ability to develop and implement solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to instill trust and act with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review audit tests to support professional opinions on client financial statements.
• Develop self and others through coaching and engagement experiences.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Build credibility through positive insight and business acumen.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on the first day.
• Paid holidays and time off during the last week of the calendar year.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave program.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with paid exam and study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• Community volunteer program allowing paid time to volunteer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree