Staff Accountant (Audit- Title IV)

Sikich•Naperville, IL

6d•$78,000•Remote

About The Position

Staff Accountant (Audit- Title IV) US- Naperville, IL/ 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 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 and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth ? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you 'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary Reporting to the Manager In the Title IV Audit team … The Staff Accountant (Title IV Audit) will work closely with engagement leaders & other staff to ensure the efficient & timely completion of financial statement audits for our Higher Education clients. You will also provide superior service to our external clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
1+ financial statement audit experience, preferably in Title IV audits
Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP
Experience with Title IV audits desirable
Ability to manage multiple engagement and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
Comfort with virtual work environment.
Values driven – You embody and model absolut e integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge 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 t rust – You do what you say , without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & i nfluence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions . You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Title IV audits desirable
CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform financial statement audits under US GAAP, and Title IV compliance, inform engagement leaders of audit engagement status.
Conduct audit tests which assess compliance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
Draft financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
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.
Provide strategic and tactical accounting advice and recommendations to firm’s clientele.
Provide review of staff work product and performance.
Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.

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.