What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities are a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo, and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves, and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
In this role, you will use your analytical and organizational skills, as well as your exceptional tax expertise. You will help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business, playing a crucial role in managing and optimizing a company’s tax-related activities.
Typical assignments will include:
Tax preparation and compliance
- Review corporate income tax returns.
- Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize the company’s tax liability.
- Preparation of tax projections and assistance with quarterly or year-end tax planning.
- Ensure complete compliance with all state and federal regulations for corporate and individual (1120s, 1120c)
- Perform and guide other staff members in delivering multi-faceted assignments.
- Review staff work and provide timely and specific feedback.
- Review and/or Preparation of individual, partnership, corporate and non-profit tax returns, as needed, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Keep up to date on current tax procedures and changes in tax regulations/laws by actively participating in internal and external tax trainings.
- Identify potential tax risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Perform research on tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.
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Represent clients on audits and respond to any government inquiries.
Engagement / Client Management
- Develop, sustain, and manage day to day client relationships.
- Maintain responsibility for management of client’s tax deadlines, filing requirements, and analysis of billing/collections.
- Serve as a member of the engagement team on specific client accounts, working as the lead on pre-engagement planning and development of final deliverables.
- Collaborate with other managers and partners to determine client needs.
- Acquiring strong working knowledge of client’s tax structure while building a strong working relationship with clients to gather information and resolve problems.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in accounting and CPA certification
- 10+ years public accounting experience serving a tax role, preparing, and reviewing all types of tax returns.
- Comprehensive technical skills in corporate and partnership tax planning and compliance, as well as tax accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience conducting in-depth tax research and consultations on various tax matters.
- Experience working with tax tools and resources.
- In-depth understanding of tax law and regulations
- Updated knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Organizational and leadership abilities
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
The salary offered for this position would be dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of this salary range is $150,000.00 - $175,000.00.
About Sikich
Sikich, is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.
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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members health, total well-being, and time spent with family, and friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
- Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
- Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
- Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
We also offer:
- 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
- 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.
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently 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. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
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