Senior Accountant (State Audit)

Sikich•Springfield, IL

About The Position

Senior Accountant (State Audit) (Springfield, IL) What to expect when you join the Sikich 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 Sikich has a potential need for a Senior Accountant based in Springfield, IL. We are looking for highly motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join our team.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting or equivalent
2+ years of public accounting background
Previous history of working within a local or State government entity preferred, especially related to financial statement preparation, audit, or compliance examinations
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
CPA or CPA Candidate actively pursuing CPA
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

Nice To Haves

Identify gaps in the improper payment data collection processes
Provide analysis and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the data collection, review, and modeling
Develop controls to ensure data quality and data completeness
Evaluate and provide recommendations on organization structure, methods, procedures

Responsibilities

Develop effective knowledge of Illinois State government, professional auditing standards, State fiscal procedures, and general auditing techniques
Develop self and others through seeking and offering on the job coaching and engagement experiences
Participate as an important member of an audit team and complete delegated tasks of increasing complexity and responsibility
Perform background research of Illinois State agencies being audited or examined, including relevant Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois Administrative Rules, and other regulations
Complete audit and examination procedures on-site at Illinois State agency site locations
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employees of the State of Illinois
Build strong credibility through displaying positive insight and business acumen, applying technical competence and engaging in relevant discussions with employees of the State of Illinois and engagement teams
Conduct and review audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions
Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data relevant to the audits and examinations performed
Assist engagement team in drafting reports and relevant findings
Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office
Strong client rapport and project management skills
Verbal and written skills with the emphasis on being able to articulate complex information to a variety of auditees within government entities
Obtain professional experience through firm provided training and on-the-job experience
Provide review of staff work product and performance.
Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.
Perform other assigned or required duties

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.
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 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.