Joe Sokovich, Cpa
About Joe Sokovich, Cpa
Joe Sokovich is an Associate Manager and Team Leader at The Siegfried Group in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in accounting and experience at PwC and GE Capital, he specializes in financial service-specific accounting and lease accounting.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Joe Sokovich currently serves as an Associate Manager & Team Leader at The Siegfried Group, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he leads teams and manages projects, focusing on delivering high-quality results in financial services-specific accounting topics and lease accounting. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Associate at The Siegfried Group from 2020 to 2022, where he developed his expertise in accounting and team management.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining The Siegfried Group, Joe Sokovich worked at PwC for four years, from 2016 to 2020. He held the position of Core Assurance Experienced Associate and later served as an Assurance Senior Associate from 2018 to 2020. His experience at PwC allowed him to gain significant knowledge in assurance services and further develop his skills in financial analysis and client management.
Internship Experience
Joe Sokovich has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at GE Capital as a Risk Management Program Intern in 2015 and as a Collateral Analyst Intern in 2014. Additionally, he gained marketing experience as an intern at UW Health Partners Watertown Regional Medical Center in 2012. These internships provided him with diverse insights into risk management, collateral analysis, and marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Joe Sokovich earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also attended Wheaton College from 2011 to 2013. His academic background laid the foundation for his specialization in financial service-specific accounting topics and lease accounting. His education, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with a strong understanding of the accounting field.
Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Joe Sokovich competed on the college basketball team during his time at Wheaton College, which helped him develop essential leadership and teamwork skills. His passion for a team environment has influenced his career choice in accounting, where collaboration is key. He is known for taking on challenging projects that push beyond comfort zones, demonstrating discipline, accountability, and a strong work ethic that contribute to the success of his projects.