Financial Management

Position summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional with strong leadership skills. This position requires an active Secret clearance.

• Conduct testing to determine accuracy and completeness of amounts reported and to conclude upon the operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare work products, including work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• 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 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.

• Bachelor's degree required. Accounting degree is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Prior accounting internship/work experience or advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must be willing to work onsite in Arlington, VA five days a week.

• 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.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $69,000k. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the final offer may vary based on experience and geographic location.

• Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership, with 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 trust – You do what you say without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact & influence – 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.

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.

Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time‑off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also prioritizes team members' health, total well‑being, and time spent with family, friends, and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

• Sikich maintains a Flexible…