Senior Accountant (Local Government Audit)
Position Summary
Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior Accountant will work closely with internal leadership & staff to ensure the timely completion of Local Government audits. This includes, but is not limited to audit planning, walkthroughs, scheduling, review & presentation of audit findings. Additionally, the Senior Accountant may also play an active role in the training, development, and hiring of others.
What will you do in this role?
- 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 company’s clientele.
- Provide review of staff work product and performance.
- Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed.
What do you need to succeed in this role?
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of progressive public accounting background with management experience.
- Experience with governmental audits (school districts, specifically) preferred.
- 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.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
- Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
- CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
About Sikich
Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.
Sikich Total Rewards
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive wellness program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
- HSA employer contribution
- Nine (9) paid holidays annually
- A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Client referral bonus program
- Pet insurance
- FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.