Staff Accountant; Audit- Title IV

Overview

Description
Staff Accountant (Audit
- Title IV)
US
- Naperville, IL/ Remote

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

• Perform financial statement audits under US GAAP and Title IV compliance, informing engagement leaders of audit engagement status.
• Conduct audit tests to assess compliance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
• Draft financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• 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 credibility through sound insight and business acumen, applying technical competence and engaging in relevant discussions with clients and engagement teams.
• Provide strategic and tactical accounting advice and recommendations to the firm’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.
• 1+ financial statement audit experience, preferably in Title IV audits.
• Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP.
• Experience with Title IV audits desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, 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 a virtual work environment.

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $78,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• Values driven – integrity and servant leadership with a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver – ability to identify opportunities and develop, articulate and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – relationship builder across all levels and units.
• Instills trust – follows through on commitments credibly.
• Impact & influence – focused on making a difference and gaining support for ideas and initiatives.

Sikich offers a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Our teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience to accelerate success. Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Our team enjoys expansive benefits including competitive compensation, insurance options, wellness programs, and a flexible time off policy. Some examples of benefits include:

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy — activated on the first day.
• Paid holidays and potential time off during the last week of the calendar year when feasible.
• Wellness program with rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• Parental bonding leave, 401(k) with employer contributions, CPA exam and study days, tuition reimbursement, referral programs, and other programs.
• Volunteer program with paid time to contribute to local communities.

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

Official correspondence will come from a  email address and applicants/candidates are invited to contact us directly to verify communications.

Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC to support those services and may share client information in connection with such services.

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