Senior - Financial Management

Sikich•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

What to expect when you join the Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse 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 practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon! Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary The Senior will join a team that provides services for our clients. You will use your analytical and organizational skills, as well as aptitude in risk management and compliance to support the financial management and reporting processes at a federal agency. You will ensure that all financial operations and controls meet standards and are error-free.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or in a related field with a minimum of 24 hours in accounting coursework, as well as the 150 hours of total coursework required to obtain a CPA license.
A minimum of five years’ experience performing financial management services for federal entities, focusing on federal financial reporting and/or auditing, or similar experience in public accounting.
Experience with or knowledge in applying regulations and standards for financial reporting.
GTAS experience.
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).
Ability to communicate effectively with groups such as clients, peers, and management.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. federal security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required
Must be willing to work onsite in Arlington, VA five days a week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements or key line items of financial statements preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data.
Troubleshoot complex accounting and financial issues in the entity’s accounting system of record, identify the root cause of the issues, and provide short-term and long-term solutions.
Assist in month- and year-end closing activities that support financial statement preparation processes, to include analyzing the trial balance and general ledger transactions, recommending accounting entries / transactions, and monitoring for abnormal balances and other anomalies.
Apply accounting standards to financial transactions.
Oversee and review work performed by other staff.
Develop and sustain solid relationships with client personnel and identify opportunities to provide additional services.

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.