Staff Accountant; Local Government Audit

Staff Accountant (Local Government Audit)

Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Staff Accountant (Audit) will work closely with engagement leaders and other staff to ensure efficient and timely completion of financial statement audits. You will also provide superior service to external clients and internal stakeholders.

• Conduct and review audit tests sufficient in scope to support professional opinions regarding the fair representation of client financial statements.
• Develop yourself 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 by demonstrating 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.
• Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of progressive public accounting background, ideally within audit & assurance. 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 & interns, and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

• Servant Leader – Hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – Able to see opportunities in every business problem and develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – Relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust – Consistent, credible behavior, follows through on commitments, acts with integrity.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – Gains support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and gets others to act with or without formal authority to advance initiatives.

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees worldwide, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, built over decades of experience, enable us to provide insights and transformative strategies to strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy automatically activated on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays and time off in the last week of the calendar year.
• Comprehensive wellness program offering access to wellness providers, gift cards, and rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus including paid exam and study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE – Volunteering program allowing up to four hours of paid time annually.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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

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