Summer 2027 Federal Audit Intern

About the Role

Team members at Sikich share a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose. Through different perspectives, challenging the status quo, and rewarding action, the firm accelerates innovation and drives growth – for clients, for themselves, and for communities. Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to a Manager, the Intern will provide assistance and support to the accounting or audit project team under the supervision of a senior, supervisory senior, or manager. Requires an ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with supervisory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate data from the client to perform tests to substantiate transactions, records, and reports.
• Review documents, transactions, records, reports, and methods for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Prepare sufficient documentation to support work performed, including workpapers and summarized data reports.
• Report task progress and status to senior, manager, or principal.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, company/client deadlines, and abide by all company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior status at time of internship.
• Engaged in an accounting, cost accounting, or auditing program at a college or university.
• Interested in pursuing CPA credentials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• An interest in federal auditing and/or federal consulting.
• Experienced in Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

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 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.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $29-30/hour.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on your first day.
• Paid holidays recognized during the year; time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards.
• 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 (birth, adoption, foster children).
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days and four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE community volunteer program – up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a varied 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.

Core Competencies

• Servant Leader – Hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – Sees opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – Relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust – Does what you say, follows through on commitments, acts with integrity, consistent and perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – Gains support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and gets others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.