Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

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.

About the role

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 or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing to determine accuracy and completeness of amounts reported and to conclude upon the operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Prepare work products, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines
• Review work products prepared by team and provide guidance to less experienced resources
• Own assigned work areas and execute tasks in accordance with an internally developed schedule that ensures completion 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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Knowledge

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards
• Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) 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 federal reporting and accounting requirements, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

Traits

• Values driven – embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership with a bias for action and continuous innovation
• Uncompromising problem solver – see opportunities in every business challenge and develop, articulate, and implement solutions
• Collaborative – build relationships across all levels of the organization and business units
• Instills trust – do what you say, without ego, and follow through on commitments consistently and credibly
• Impact & influence – relentlessly focused on making a difference and gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions to advance initiatives and objectives

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Pay

The midpoint of the salary range for this role is $86,000. 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.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy – no waiting period; activated on your first day
• Paid holidays and potential time off the last week of the calendar year
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards for participation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer