A national CPA firm, #25 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 24 open roles in 7 states. From Sikich's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.
Does Sikich pay for the CPA exam?
Yes. 23 of its 24 open postings mention CPA exam support.
“CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.”
3 of 17 other national firms on our board mention exam support in their postings. Sikich doesn't post a dollar amount.
Pay by level
Typical is the middle of each posted pay range. Band is the typical posted range; spread is how far the top sits above the bottom.
| Level | Sikich typical | Other national firms |
|---|---|---|
| Intern2 postings with pay | $27/hr | $31/hr -$4 |
| Staff3 postings with pay | $71k | $79k -10% |
| Senior10 postings with pay | $99k | $105k -6% |
| Manager8 postings with pay | $131k | $134k -2% |
| Director1 posting with pay | $201k | $226k |
Pay after cost of living
Sikich's typical manager pay by state, then adjusted to what it buys at US-average prices. In real terms the best state beats the worst by 6%.
| State | Posted typical | At US prices |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia2 postings | $143k | $141k |
| Illinois2 postings | $134k | $134k |
Price level: BEA regional price parities, 2024, by state (US average = 100).
CPA license
What Sikich's open postings ask for, by level.
Software in the postings
Share of Sikich's open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.
Hiring calendar
The month each of Sikich's roles was first posted, last 12 months. Internship classes open now: Summer 2027, first posted Oct 2026.
Where they're hiring
Open roles by metro area.
Plus 6 fully remote roles not tied to a city.
What they're hiring for
Open roles by type of work.
Newest openings
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Questions
Yes. 23 of its 24 open postings mention CPA exam support. The posting says: "CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.". Sikich doesn't post a dollar amount.
Sikich's internship postings list $24/hr to $30/hr, typically $27/hr.
Sikich's senior-level postings list $62k to $172k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $99k, against about $105k at other national firms.
Manager postings list $91k to $200k a year, typically about $131k.
From manager level up, most postings require one (75% at that level). Below that, postings mostly ask for CPA-eligible or in progress.
Sikich has 24 open accounting roles in 7 states, most in Northern Virginia, Remote and Chicago.
Of 24 open roles, 12 are hybrid, 1 on-site and 8 fully remote; 3 don't say.
How this page is built: from Sikich's own job postings, checked every 2 hours. Pay is what the postings state, not offer data. "Other national firms" means the other national firms on the ChatCPA jobs board; each employer counts once. ChatCPA is not affiliated with Sikich.