Senior Accountant; -Profit Audit

Overview

Senior Accountant (For-Profit Audit) – Peoria, IL (Hybrid)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior Accountant will work closely with engagement leaders and other staff to ensure the efficient and timely completion of financial statement audits. You will provide superior service to external clients and internal stakeholders, and you will supervise/review intern and staff work during engagements.

• 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 the company’s clientele.
• Provide review of staff work product and performance.
• Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.

• 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 engagements, staff and interns, and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

• Servant Leader – you are focused on engaging employees, fostering development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – you see opportunities in problems and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – you are a relationship builder across all levels and units.
• Instills Trust – you act with integrity, follow through on commitments, and are credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – you gain support for ideas and can move initiatives forward.

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.

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy. Sikich prioritizes team members’ health, wellbeing, and time with family, friends, and personal goals.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $86,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amount may vary based on experience and geographic location.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy activated on your first day
• Paid holidays and potential time off around year-end
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Parental Bonding Leave
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with paid exam and study days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee and client referral bonuses
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program with paid volunteer hours

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V