Staff Accountant; State Audit

Staff Accountant (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?

Sikich has a potential need for a Staff Accountant based in Springfield, IL. We are looking for highly motivated and detail‑oriented professionals to join our team.

• 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
• Perform other assigned or required duties

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 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

• 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