Staff Accountant (Federal Consulting)

About the role

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. What to expect when you join Sikich: team members share a desire for growth and a unity of purpose, thriving on challenge and innovation in a culture that values diverse perspectives, clear insights, and genuine warmth without egos.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: OMB Circular A-123 and federal internal control requirements
• GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)
• Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)
• Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA)
• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards