Senior Auditor

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Senior Auditor (US - Alexandria, VA)

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract and requires an active Secret clearance.

Are you ready to grow with Sikich? This role offers opportunities to work with skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference within a supportive environment and a broad set of capabilities.

• Conduct testing to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported amounts and to evaluate operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare work products, including work papers, findings, reports, and other deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Review work products prepared by team.
• Provide guidance to less experienced resources.
• Own assigned work areas and execute tasks according to an internally developed schedule that allows time for secondary review and client submission 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 compliance with company/client deadlines and policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.

• Bachelor’s degree required; accounting degree 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 communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Active Secret clearance.

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• AICPA AU-C standards.
• GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• OMB Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended).
• Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as USSGL, and related bulletins/circulars.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $80,000. 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.

• Values driven – integrity, servant leadership, bias for action, and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver – identifies opportunities in business challenges and develops actionable solutions.
• Collaborative – builds relationships across all levels and business units.
• Instills trust – follows through on commitments credibly.
• Impact and influence – gains support for ideas and initiatives, with or without formal authority.

About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. We are a large professional services provider with employees globally and a focus on delivering insights and transformative strategies to strengthen clients’ businesses.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, insurance options, wellness programs, flexible time off, and a focus on work-life balance. Benefits examples include:

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) from day one.
• Paid holidays and potential time off during year-end as project work permits.
• Wellness program with potential rewards.

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• HSA employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Parental bonding leave
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA exam and study support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referrals programs for employees and clients
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program with paid volunteer time

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Sikich complies with applicable laws and professional standards and is a licensed CPA firm providing audit and attest services. This description may include information for recruitment and is subject to change.