Staff Accountant; Federal Consulting

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. What will you do in this role?

• Execute internal control testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in support of OMB Circular A-123 assessments
• Perform walkthroughs with process owners to obtain an understanding of business processes, risks, and control activities
• Prepare work products, including work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with firm guidelines
• Analyze testing results and identify control deficiencies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• 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 engagement 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
• Prior accounting internship/work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and apply federal financial management and internal control requirements

• OMB Circular A-123 and federal internal control requirments
• GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)
• Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)
• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards
• CIGIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM)
• 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 base compensation range for this role is $68,000 - $70,500- $72,000 (25%-50%-75%). This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on several 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 t rust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact & i nfluence – 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 advance initiatives and objectives.

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