Staff Accountant

4 weeks ago


Brookfield, United States SVA Inc Full time

SVA has openings for Staff Accountants to join our team in our Brookfield, Wisconsin office. These positions provide a great opportunity to build an accounting career in a mid-sized, independent Professional Services company.

The Staff Accountant position is an entry-level role that performs general, basic accounting and auditing tasks. Assignments provide experience and familiarization with SVA methods, policies, and practices as they relate to accounting, tax and auditing.

Staff accountants work closely with more senior staff, who share experience and provide work guidance, answer questions, help make decisions on methods and solutions, and provide feedback.

90% Client Work

  • Work with in-charge to complete assigned audits, reviews, and compilations.
  • Prepare simple financial statements.
  • Assist clients with bookkeeping (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
  • Post adjustments to working trial balance.
  • Create and maintain property and equipment and calculate depreciation and amortization.
  • Prepare payroll tax, sales tax and other local tax returns.
  • Record transactions in journals, classify postings, total and cross-total entries for a period.
  • Post journals to ledger and balance books.
  • With guidance, meet budget and time allotments for each phase of engagement.
  • Complete administrative and other client related tasks.
  • Maintain confidentiality with client information in accordance with related laws and regulations and adhere to all SVA policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all duties are performed efficiently, and to a satisfactory level, typically requiring 55-60 hours/week during busy season (including weekends), and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.
  • All other duties as assigned.
10% Professional and Personal Development
  • Work with senior staff to develop and execute career path.
  • With guidance, rotate to get exposure to five key areas: audit, non-audit assurance, business tax, individual tax, and/or management advisory services.
  • Utilize internal and external learning opportunities.
  • Participate in projects as identified.
  • Explore and engage in community involvement.
  • Prepare for and take the CPA examination.
Qualifications:
  • College graduate with degree in accounting;
  • CPA Designation, or sufficient credits to take the CPA Exam
  • Strong comfort with PC and familiarity of accounting software programs
  • Good technical and analytical skills
  • Experience in a public accounting firm helpful, but not required.

  • Staff Accountant II

    2 months ago


    Brookfield, United States Old Republic Surety CO Full time

    Description Old Republic Surety Company (ORSC) is currently seeking a Staff Accountant II to join its Accounting Team at our home office in Brookfield, WI. In general, the Staff Accountant II will be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities noted in this job description with minimal guidance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the...

  • Tax Staff Accountant

    2 months ago


    Brookfield, United States Sikich Full time

    TAX STAFF ACCOUNTANT - REMOTE/HYBRID/ON-SITE FLEXIBILITY Sikich LLC www.sikich.com is a global company specializing in technology enabled-professional services. With employees across the nation, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United...

  • Tax Staff Accountant

    2 months ago


    Brookfield, United States Sikich Full time

    DescriptionTAX STAFF ACCOUNTANT - REMOTE/HYBRID/ON-SITE FLEXIBILITY Sikich LLC www.sikich.com is a global company specializing in technology enabled-professional services. With employees across the nation, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the...

  • Staff Accountant

    1 week ago


    Brookfield, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing Management Advisory Services team in our Brookfield, WI location. This is the opportunity you have been looking for! In this role, you will develop your skills across industries, find your passion and the perfect fit. You will benefit from continuous learning through client-facing interactions and...

  • Staff Accountant

    1 month ago


    Brookfield, United States Sikich Full time

    Description STAFF ACCOUNTANT (AUDIT FOR-PROFIT)- Milwaukee, WI 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 is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our...

  • Staff Accountant

    4 weeks ago


    Brookfield, United States Sikich Full time

    Description STAFF ACCOUNTANT (AUDIT FOR-PROFIT)- Milwaukee, WI 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 is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our...

  • Staff Accountant

    3 weeks ago


    Brookfield, United States Sikich Full time

    STAFF ACCOUNTANT (AUDIT NON-PROFIT) - Milwaukee, WI 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 is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional...

  • Staff Accountant

    2 months ago


    Brookfield, United States Sikich Full time

    Description STAFF ACCOUNTANT (AUDIT NON-PROFIT)- Milwaukee, WI 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 is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our...


  • Brookfield, United States SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. Full time

    Hybrid remote in Brookfield, WI | United States Job Views: 9 USD Negotiable Job Description: Accounting Supervisor or Manager from the Company SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. . This latest job vacancy is located in Brookfield, WI, United States. This job opening is for job seekers with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field. Job...

  • Accounting Supervisor

    1 month ago


    Brookfield, United States SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. Full time

    Job Description: Accounting Supervisor (Assurance) from the Company SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. located in Brookfield, WI , United States . This job opening is for job seekers with a Bachelor's Degree . Job Responsibility: SVA is looking for a Supervisor to join our growing Assurance team in Brookfield, WI. In this role, you will develop your...


  • Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA Inc is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Junior Accounting Specialist. This position offers a valuable opportunity to embark on a rewarding career in a well-established, independent Professional Services firm.The Junior Accounting Specialist role is designed for entry-level candidates who will engage in fundamental accounting and auditing...


  • Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to fill the role of Supervisor or Manager within our expanding Small Business Accounting division. This position offers the flexibility of onsite or hybrid work arrangements, with consideration for exceptional remote candidates who can effectively serve our clients in Wisconsin and Illinois. This role presents a...


  • Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA Inc. is seeking a dedicated Supervisor or Manager to enhance our expanding Small Business Accounting division. This role is pivotal in supporting our clients, particularly in the Healthcare sector, including medical, dental, and veterinary practices. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise across various industries while engaging in...


  • Brookfield, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA is looking for a Supervisor or Manager to join our growing Small Business Accounting team in either our Brookfield, WI or Madison, WI locations. While onsite and/or hybrid work is ideal, we would consider a highly qualified remote worker who is able to service our WI and IL based clients on a regular basis. This is the opportunity you have been looking...


  • Brookfield, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA is looking for a Supervisor or Manager to join our growing Small Business Accounting team in either our Brookfield, WI or Madison, WI locations. While onsite and/or hybrid work is ideal, we would consider a highly qualified remote worker who is able to service our WI and IL based clients on a regular basis. This is the opportunity you have been looking...


  • Brookfield, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA is looking for a Supervisor or Manager to join our growing Small Business Accounting team in either our Brookfield, WI or Madison, WI locations.While onsite and/or hybrid work is ideal, we would consider a highly qualified remote worker who is able to service our WI and IL based clients on a regular basis.This is the opportunity you have been looking...


  • Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA Inc. is seeking a skilled Supervisor or Manager to enhance our expanding Small Business Accounting division. This role is pivotal in supporting our diverse clientele, particularly in the Healthcare sector, which includes medical, dental, and veterinary practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to cultivate your expertise across various...


  • Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States SVA Inc Full time

    SVA Inc is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Junior Accounting Associates. This role offers a valuable opportunity to embark on a rewarding career in a mid-sized, independent Professional Services firm. The Junior Accounting Associate position is designed for recent graduates and involves performing fundamental accounting and auditing...


  • Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. Full time

    Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join our dynamic Assurance team at SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. This position is ideal for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing client relationships and...

  • Accounting Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Brookfield, United States Lauber Business Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition and Responsibilities  The Accounting Manager is accountable for all the accounting operations of the company including internal purchasing. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of comprehensive accounting records and an adequate set of controls and an annual budget designed to...