Senior Accountant; Audit Non-Profit

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Senior Accountant (Audit Non-Profit) – Peoria, IL

Sikich believes in growth, diverse perspectives and a rewarding employee experience. We aim to accelerate innovation and drive growth for clients, our teams and our communities.

The professional services landscape evolves, and Sikich seeks opportunities to lead and grow our organization. Our teams deliver real impact with vision, practical solutions and a warm, ego-free environment.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior Accountant (Audit) will work closely with engagement leaders and other staff to ensure the efficient and timely completion of financial statement audits. You will provide superior service to external clients and internal stakeholders, and supervise and review intern or staff work during engagements.

• Direct field work, inform engagement leaders of audit engagement status and manage staff performance.
• Conduct audit tests sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements.
• Develop self and others through on-the-job coaching and engagement experiences.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Build credibility through technical competence and engagement with clients and engagement teams.
• Consult with clients on various internal accounting related transactions.
• 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 in hybrid environments 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 engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative team 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 virtual work environment and hybrid fieldwork as needed.

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $85,000. This is not a guaranteed offer amount and may vary based on experience and geographic location.

• Values-driven – integrity, servant leadership, bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver – ability to develop, articulate and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – relationship building across all levels and units.
• Instills trust – reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Impact & influence – ability to gain 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 client success. We employ ~2,000 team members across North America, EMEA and APAC.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including wellness programs and flexible time off. Our benefits examples include:

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy activated on day one
• Paid holidays and potential year-end time off when possible
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Robust parental bonding leave, 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA exam and study days, tuition reimbursement
• Employee and client referral bonuses, pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program with paid volunteering time

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

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

Sikich operates in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm providing audit and attest services. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC to support its professional services.