Accounting Supervisor (Healthcare)

SVA is looking for a Supervisor to join our growing Small Business Accounting team in either our Brookfield, WI or Madison, WI locations (onsite).  This is the opportunity you have been looking for! In this role, you will refine your skills across several industries, while having an enhanced focus on our Healthcare clients (medical, dental and veterinary practices).  You will be able to find your passion and the perfect fit through continuous learning, client-facing interactions, and the opportunity to share your knowledge of how accounting impacts the business world to our more junior staff. Collaborate with an accomplished and diverse team of professionals and enhance your career with personalized development and mentoring opportunities. Demonstrate your expertise and leadership skills, while building your career in an independent and growing professional services firm that has been certified as a Great Place to Work®!   SVA You. Together, We Serve. People. Better.

Overview: 

In this role, you will be an integral part of our clients' businesses.  This is a highly visible and impactful role, both internally to SVA and externally to clients. 

50% Supervision and Leadership

• Assign work to staff members on the basis of staff’s knowledge and capabilities.
• Participate in the training of staff members; offer guidance and direction and give constructive feedback on work papers, in accordance with generally accepted standards.
• Review with In-Charge any significant matters that raise questions involving accounting or taxation principles or statement presentation.
• Conduct meaningful and effective staff reviews on a timely basis.
• Lead team projects that require input and participation from multiple staff members.
• Leverage diversity and inclusion on the team, by considering each person’s unique background, capabilities, and contributions. Encourage involvement and participation by all team members.

40% Client Work

• Coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including staff requirements, job planning and scheduling with the manager or principal.
• Lead and complete all aspects of assigned audits, reviews, returns, and/or compilations.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget (for subsequent approval by In-Charge), with focus on minimizing tax obligations of an organization.
• Review of financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters and tax returns for later discussion between In-Charge and the client. The Supervisor should be able to discuss these matters with the client.
• Prepare for, schedule, and lead attend client meetings.
• Assist with monthly billings as requested.
• 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 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 mentor to develop career path.
• Continuously broaden involvement with outside associations to promote SVA.
• Seek out and participate in SVA and community events, professional, civic or charitable organizations.
• Utilize internal and external learning opportunities.
• Refine supervisory skills.
• Educate and train others on business and client processes.
• Serve as a mentor to one or more interns, staff accountants, and/or senior staff accountants.
• Be regarded as a leader in the group, displaying active, positive participation in group meetings.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations, articles for internal and/or external audiences.

Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.  

Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public accounting required.

Professional Certification: CPA, EA, or equivalent certification preferred. 

Apply Today!

Begin a long-term relationship with a company where motivation drives advancement.  We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us and see how you can have an exciting and enjoyable career!

Role is based in Wisconsin.

SVA is certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® institute. 

SVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

SVA participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..