Senior Accountant; Audit- NFP

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

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.

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?

Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior Accountant (Audit) 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 or staff work during engagements.

• Direct field work, inform engagement leaders of audit engagement status and manage staff performance.
• Conduct 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 firm’s clientele.
• Provide review of staff work product and performance.
• Deliver exceptional client support virtually and hybrid as needed.

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of progressive public accounting background with in-charge experience.
• 2+ years of non-profit experience
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
• Ability to manage multiple engagement and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
• Comfort with virtual work environment and hybrid fieldwork as needed.

• Servant Leader – 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…