Senior Auditor; Federal Audit

Senior Auditor (US - Alexandria, VA)

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied 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 lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That's why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented experienced auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active Secret clearance.

• Conduct testing to determine accuracy and completeness of amounts reported and to conclude upon the operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Prepare work products, including work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Review work products prepared by team.
• Providing guidance to less experienced resources.
• Own assigned work areas.
• Execute tasks for assigned work areas in accordance with an internally developed schedule that ensures the completion of tasks with sufficient time for secondary review and submission to client in accordance with contractual deadlines.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures,
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.

• Bachelor's degree required. Accounting degree is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience
• Financial statement audit experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Minimum Active Secret clearance

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' AU-Cs
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM),
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended)
• Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $80,000
. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location

• Values driven - You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver - You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
• Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills trust - You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact & influence - You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and…