Accounting Supervisor (Healthcare)

SVA is looking for a Supervisor to join our growing Small Business Accounting team in either our Brookfield, WI or Madison, WI locations (onsite). In this role, you will refine your skills across several industries, with an enhanced focus on our Healthcare clients (medical, dental, and veterinary practices). Collaborate with an accomplished and diverse team of professionals and enhance your career with personalized development and mentoring opportunities in an independent and growing professional services firm certified as a Great Place to Work®.

About the role

In this highly visible and impactful role, you will be an integral part of our clients' businesses, contributing both internally to SVA and externally to clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Leadership (50%)
  • Assign work to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
  • Participate in the training of staff; offer guidance, direction, and constructive feedback on work papers in accordance with generally accepted standards.
  • Review significant matters with the In-Charge involving accounting or taxation principles or statement presentation.
  • Conduct meaningful and effective staff reviews on a timely basis.
  • Lead team projects requiring input and participation from multiple staff members.
  • Leverage diversity and inclusion on the team by considering each person’s unique background, capabilities, and contributions.
  • Encourage involvement and participation by all team members.
• Client Work (40%)
  • Coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including staff requirements, job planning, and scheduling with the manager or principal.
  • Lead and complete all aspects of assigned audits, reviews, returns, and/or compilations.
  • Study and evaluate client internal controls; prepare or review the work program and time budget to minimize tax obligations.
  • Review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for discussion with the client.
  • Prepare for, schedule, and lead client meetings.
  • Assist with monthly billings as requested.
  • Maintain confidentiality with client information in accordance with laws and SVA policies.
  • Perform duties efficiently and to a satisfactory level, typically requiring 55 hours/week during busy season (including weekends) and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.
  • All other duties as assigned.
• Professional and Personal Development (10%)
  • Work with a mentor to develop your career path.
  • Continuously broaden involvement with outside associations to promote SVA.
  • Seek out and participate in SVA and community events, professional, civic, or charitable organizations.
  • Utilize internal and external learning opportunities.
  • Refine supervisory skills.
  • Educate and train others on business and client processes.
  • Serve as a mentor to interns, staff accountants, and/or senior staff accountants.
  • Be regarded as a leader in the group, displaying active, positive participation in group meetings.
  • Develop and deliver training, presentations, and articles for internal and/or external audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public accounting required.
• CPA, EA, or equivalent certification preferred.

Schedule

• 55 hours/week during busy season (including weekends).
• 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.