Staff Accountant; State Audit

Staff Accountant (Audit) (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.

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 has a potential need for a Staff Accountant based in Washington, DC. We are looking for highly motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join our team.

• Develop effective knowledge of Arizona State government, professional auditing standards, State fiscal procedures, and general auditing techniques
• Develop self and others through seeking and offering on the job coaching and engagement experiences
• Participate as an important member of an audit team and complete delegated tasks of increasing complexity and responsibility
• Complete audit and examination procedures on-site at Arizona State agency site locations
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employees of the State of Illinois
• Build strong credibility through displaying positive insight and business acumen, applying technical competence and engaging in relevant discussions with employees of the State of Illinois and engagement teams
• Conduct and review audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions
• Learn to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data relevant to the audits and examinations performed
• Assist engagement team in drafting reports and relevant findings
• Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office
• Strong client rapport and project management skills
• Verbal and written skills with the emphasis on being able to articulate complex information to a variety of auditees within government entities
• Obtain professional experience through firm provided training and on-the-job experience
• Perform other assigned or required duties

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Previous history of working within a local or State government entity preferred, especially related to financial statement preparation, audit, or compliance examinations
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• CPA or CPA Candidate actively pursuing CPA

• Identify gaps in the improper payment data collection processes
• Provide analysis and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the data collection, review, and modeling
• Develop controls to ensure data quality and data completeness
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on organization structure, methods, procedures

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $61,000 - $69,000 - $80,000 (25%-50%-75%). 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. Compensation ranges for roles in our Government Services pillar are determined by contract with the specific government agency Sikich is servicing.

• 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 solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to…