Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. The Staff Accountant (Audit Non-Profit) will work closely with engagement leaders to ensure the efficient completion of financial statement audits and provide superior service to clients and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed
Skills
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of progressive public accounting background ideally within audit & assurance
- 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
- Experience with Non-Profit clients is a plus
- CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy.
- Paid holidays during the year
- Comprehensive wellness program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
- HSA employer contribution
- Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
- 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.
Company Overview
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sikich.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Sikich has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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