Updated: 5/8/25
SVA prides itself on being able to offer SVA team members a comprehensive competitive list of benefits. Many of these benefits are often overlooked until you need them or discover them on your own. It is important to note the major benefit package SVA offers, as well as the “just-in-time” perks we added for when personal needs arise, putting You First!
This is your quick reference guide to make you aware of all that SVA has to offer you. All of the necessary details for any items are available through the Human Resources page on the SVA Intranet or by talking to an SVA HR professional.
CORE BENEFITS
SVA provides a variety of health plan options meant to fit any SVA team member’s needs. These plans are competitive to other firms our size in the market and are comprehensive with competitive rates. To make certain you are making the best choice for what you need, the HR department offers the opportunity to attend a plan review at the beginning of every new benefit year. If you are having a difficult time understanding the ins and outs of the plans SVA offers, don’t hesitate to contact one of our HR professionals.
Prescription coverage is part of your medical plan premium. Check in with Human Resources to review the costs associated with the medical plan of your choosing if you have specific questions, otherwise all information is in the Benefit Section of HR’s Intranet page.
This is a highly sought-after insurance coverage provided by SVA’s PPO plan administrator Delta Dental. With low deductibles and preventative care covered at 100% and basic services at 80%, there is no reason not to take care of all of you and your family’s dental needs.
Eligible employees may enroll in this voluntary vision plan for themselves and their qualifying dependents. The employee pays for the premium fully, however the coverage rates are inexpensive and the plan covers a good portion of the exam, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. With being on a computer all day, look into taking care of your vision.
All employees are eligible for leave in the event of a death in their family. In the case of death in the immediate family, employees will receive up to three days leave with normal wages. If additional time is needed or in the event of a non-immediate family member’s death, please use your available PTO.
This is tax-free option for you to determine where and how you spend your healthcare dollars. Eligible reimbursed expenses include the employee’s portion of group health, dental and vision insurance premiums, out-of-pocket health, dental, vision and dependent care expenses. Check out the Bestflex Plan Summary on the HR page located on the SVA Intranet for details.
This account allows you to put dollars aside to defer healthcare costs through an HSA with UMB Bank. SVA Team members may make pre-tax contributions through payroll deduction to an account with UMB Bank. SVA will also provide an annual contribution to UMB Bank HSA employee accounts based on the level of SVA health plan coverage.
Insure yourself at our cost! Eligible employees are enrolled in a group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy equal to 2 times their base salary up to $250,000 maximum at no cost to the employee. Plus you have the ability to add to this insurance through an after-tax payroll deduction if you want to add additional dollars to the benefit.
SVA is willing to insure that money is coming in if you are injured or sick. The firm will pay for a policy that covers up to 60% of your monthly salary for the duration of your incapacity for full-time employees.
SVA is willing to insure that money is coming in if you are injured or sick. The firm will pay for a policy that covers up to 60% of your pre-disability salary up to 11 weeks for full-time employees.
Explore FREE money, this is a whole lot of good from SVA! The 401(k) plan has both a pre-tax 401(k) and an after-tax Roth 401(k) option for employee contributions. The firm MATCHES ½% for each percent you defer, up to 3%. In addition, each year SVA will consider a discretionary profit-sharing contribution. SVA team members are fully vested in this benefit after 6 years of continuous employment.
SVA encourages its employees to take time off to rest and recharge! The PTO year is defined as September 1st through August 31st. PTO hours MUST be used by August 31st of the following calendar year, or remaining unused hours will be forfeited. You will receive prior to September 1st the hours you have available to you to use before August 31st. You are allowed to carry over up to 40 hours into the next PTO year.
Employees may donate their own earned and unused PTO hours to the PTO Donation Fund to be used by a co-worker in need. Employees must be employed by SVA for a minimum of 90 days to be eligible to donate PTO. Donated PTO hours may only be used for time off related to the applicable personal situation. Check in with the Benefits Manager.
FTO is available to all exempt SVA CPA and SVA Consulting staff. This policy allows you flexibility in determining when, and for what reasons, you need to take time off. It also allows flexibility in your work schedule and recognizes you for getting your work done, and focuses less on when you have to work to get that work done. It is important you understand the guidelines around FTO and work in conjunction with your immediate supervisor.
Celebrate with SVA as we recognize eight major “paid” holidays per year.
This is your civic duty and SVA encourages you to perform this responsibility when summoned. All employees will receive their normal wages, less any payments as a result of jury duty for the time expended in a normal day (up to eight hours) and up to five working days.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Employees working an average of 20 hours or more per week may purchase additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for themselves, their spouses and their children. Premiums are fully paid by the employee through after-tax payroll deduction. Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of full time employment.
This insurance is available to all SVA employees for purchase to protect you against the costs of accidents “off-the-job”. You will receive payments associated with a covered injury and its related services. You are eligible to purchase this insurance if you are an active employee who works 20 hours on a regularly scheduled basis.
Being involved can be as little or as much as an SVA team member prefers. SVA will offer a variety of ways throughout the year to give back to the community. Examples include food drives, team-structured activities such as walks or runs, volunteer opportunities, and/or serving on a board of directors.
Don’t let your serious illness devastate your finances. Major medical insurance may pick up most of the tab, but can still leave out-of-pocket expenses to add up quickly. Critical Illness Insurance is available for employees to purchase and can provide a lump-sum benefit upon diagnosis that can be used however you choose.
This service provides all-in-one protection for your identity and devices. The LifeLock program monitors for fraudulent use of personal information and works to resolve identity theft issues.
Strong families benefit both the local community and the workplace. SVA offers employees this leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Full-time and part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, and who have worked at SVA a minimum of 90 days prior to the birth, adoption, or placement, are eligible to take up to two weeks of paid leave. Paid parental leave will be in addition to an employee’s earned PTO.
In addition to the two (2) weeks of paid Parental Leave, all birthing mothers are eligible for 100% of their earnings while on a Short-Term Disability-qualifying pregnancy-related leave. Our Short-Term Disability policy (see page 23 of the Benefits Guide) covers 60% of your pre-disability earnings up to a $2,500 weekly maximum. For pregnancy-related leaves, eligible employees will receive the remaining 40% of their earnings through SVA payroll (up to a maximum of four or six weeks, depending on the type of delivery).
Our company values the balance between work and personal life and offers remote work for certain positions with supervisor approval. This flexible arrangement allows employees to work from home or a location of their choice, while still being able to complete their job duties effectively. Embracing the option for remote work is just one way we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment for all of our team members.
UNIQUE & SPECIAL BENEFITS
SVA allocates funds to employee accounts to reimburse for eligible expenses. Employees can choose to spend the funds on items from the following categories: Fitness, Convenience Services, Care Services, Pet Care, Work from Home Expenses, Professional Development, Financial Services, Return to Office Incentives, and Work Uniforms and Equipment.
At SVA, we believe in giving back to our local communities, and there’s no better way to achieve this than by empowering every member of our organization to make a positive impact where they live or where they love to be. That’s why we’ve created the SVA Community Care Fund, providing every full-time employee with up to $100 per fiscal year to support the causes that matter most to them.
SVA offers a robust, comprehensive Employee Assistance Program through SupportLinc. SVA employees and their family members have 6 counseling sessions per issue available that can be accessed via web portal, mobile app, or phone.
Up to 8 guests go FREE to Wisconsin’s premiere zoo and included with that is a parking pass for one car, also at no charge. Simply contact either the Brookfield or Madison office receptionist to check dates the passes are available for the season.
As an SVA employee, if you have an existing AT&T wireless service OR you would like to purchase this as a new service, you can apply for the Employee Discount Program to save up to 18% off AT&T services. Why not save a little cash?
SVA, in agreement with Enterprise/ National, offers all SVA employees a car rental discount for personal use. If you are heading out of town on a vacation and need to drive, contact Internal Accounting for the corporate code.
SVA provides a number of wellness opportunities and events throughout the year. These include, but are not limited to, flu shots, blood pressure screening, earning gift cards through some of our health insurance partners, HOPE eNewsletter, Live Well Work Well articles, workstation ergonomics, and working from home tips.
Provided to all SVA team members if you or your designated driver can’t provide a sober rider home. You need to provide your name and the company name “SVA” to the cab driver. In Madison, call Badger or Union Cab. In Brookfield, call Best Cab or American United. Individuals who use this service maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
SVA offers personal mail and package services right on-site through our mailroom supervisors. Expenses are itemized quarterly and deducted from your paycheck.
Our company values the well-being and happiness of our employees and offers a range of on-site services and activities to support their well-being. We aim to create a positive and supportive work culture for all our team members through the provision of these services and activities. These include:
This is a service for Madison office employees provided by Wrench Auto Repair. This includes free written estimates, 10% off all labor, and a loyalty punch card for oil changes – Buy 4, Get 1 Free.
In addition to traditional health insurance coverage, our company offers unique benefits to support the physical and mental well-being of our employees. These include:
SVA’s Fundamentals encourage lifelong learning. SVA employees and their family members are eligible for a 20% discount off published tuition rates for undergrad courses and 10% off graduate courses.
SVA has partnered with EatStreet to offer employees free delivery for one year!
Employees can designate after tax-contributions to an Edvest 529 College Savings Account through payroll direct deposit.
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