Financial Reporting Analyst

Sikich•Columbia, WA

About The Position

Financial Reporting Analyst (US) What to expect when you join Sikich 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. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position summary The Financial Reporting Analyst provides financial reporting and audit support. This role supports quarterly and year‑end financial statement preparation, audit response activities, reconciliations, and federal reporting requirements to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Treasury requirements. This role is contingent upon award of contract.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting federal financial reporting, audit, or financial management operations.
Demonstrated experience preparing or supporting federal financial statements, footnotes, and audit submissions.
Experience with Treasury reporting, including SF‑133 and GTAS, and performing reconciliations.
Strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to research and resolve accounting issues.
Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have 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.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CPA or CGFM.
Experience supporting federal CFO organizations or large, complex financial management environments.

Responsibilities

Assist with quarterly and year‑end financial statement preparation, including compilation of financial statements and footnotes.
Support financial statement audit activities, including responding to auditor requests and resolving audit questions related to DOE financial statements and disclosures.
Assist in preparation, review, and adjustment of SF‑133 Reports on Budget Execution for assigned Treasury Account Symbols.
Prepare and submit Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balances (GTAS) in accordance with Treasury deadlines, ensuring all edits and validations are successfully passed.
Support Departmental elimination entries processes and related financial reporting activities.
Perform reconciliations of general ledger balances, trading partner activity, and related accounting data in alignment with Treasury systems and guidance.
Research, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies, errors, and warnings identified through reconciliation processes.
Support reconciliation of funding activities associated with current and future legislation, including error resolution and documentation of issues.
Document and catalog reconciliation issues and resolutions to support continuous improvement and mitigation of recurring issues.
Provide financial management operations support through research, analysis, and documentation, including standard operating procedures and reconciliations.
Support records and documentation management related to financial reporting and audit activities.
Assist with analysis and development of business process documentation, including process narratives and process maps depicting risks and controls.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting and related business processes.
Support compliance with applicable federal financial management laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Assist with implementation of best government and industry practices related to financial management operations and reporting.

Benefits

Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A 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 and make a difference in their local communities.