Staff Accountant (For-Profit Audit)

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. The Staff Accountant will work closely with engagement leaders to ensure the efficient completion of financial statement audits for for-profit clients while providing superior service to both external clients and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities 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 Skills BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience Prior Accounting/Audit internship experience or 1+ years of progressive public accounting background Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS, and audit preparation software Ability to manage multiple engagement and competing priorities Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills 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 follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives Experience with for-profit clients is a plus CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable Benefits Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy Paid holidays during the year Comprehensive wellness program Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Nine (9) paid holidays annually. 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. Company Overview Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Sikich has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.