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Senior Accountant (For-Profit Audit)
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior Accountant will work 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 compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the base compensation range for this role is $77,490- $94,900
- $110,200.
- 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
Sikich is 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. 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 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans