Accounting Services Manager (Local Government)

Accounting Services Manager (Local Government)

Naperville, Peoria, Springfield, or Peoria, IL (US-Hybrid)

What to expect when you join Sikich 

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through different 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?

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director and Principal, the Governmental Accounting Services Manager will lead and develop the team, oversee various client accounting services, ensure projects are completed on time, and strengthen client relationships through effective communication and problem-solving.

 What will you do in this role?

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements with the ability to manage budget. 

• Manage key components of multiple audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and delivery of exceptional client service. 

• Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues related to business processes and controls by leveraging expertise and experience. 

• Perform a detailed review of higher-risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of the audit work, that sufficient and appropriate evidence is obtained, and conclusions are appropriate.  

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors. 

• Responsible for providing resolutions to complex problems based on analysis and working with your team to implement solutions across the organization.  

• A Manager will actively delegate responsibilities to provide a flexible, ethical, challenging, and engaging work environment to those within the team. 

• In addition to developing a team through mentoring, coaching, training, and evaluating; a Manager will be expected to develop and monitor project budgets, build strong client rapport, and interview candidates. 

• Manage preparation and review of monthly account reconciliations for governmental entities, including bank reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and underlying account reconciliations. 

• Prepare and present financial reports to clients at board meetings on a quarterly or monthly basis.  

• Conduct on-site visits to evaluate client processes and develop recommendations for process improvements and internal controls 

• Coordinate and supervise audit preparation engagements for local governments.  

• Assist with special projects, including policy & procedural updates, guidance on internal controls and other projects as requested by clients.  

• Coordinate and manage the preparation and accurate filing of annual and quarterly federal and state tax filings, including payroll and vendor tax returns, in a timely manner  

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience 

• 4+ years of public accounting, consulting, professional services, or outsourced accounting firm experience 

• 4+ years experience working with prepared financial statements or audits of local governmental entities 

• 1+ years of supervisory experience 

• Experience with Microsoft Office products  

• Experience with computerized accounting software and governmental ERP systems including QuickBooks, BS&A, MIP (Abila), MUNIS, MSI and Sage preferred 

• CPA certification/CPA eligible preferred 

• Audit or payroll tax experience is a plus 

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• 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.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the base compensation range for this role is Min $106,502.67 – Mid $131,250.37 – Max $153,016.50. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on several factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Compensation ranges for roles in our Government Services pillar are determined by contract with the specific government agency Sikich is servicing.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a varied 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

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 wellbeing and time spent with family, 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
• 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.

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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. 

“Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services.  The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.   

Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.