Staff Accountant - Financial Management (Federal Consulting)

Sikich•Columbia, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented experienced accounting professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance. 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 design to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting degree is preferred.
This is a hybrid position working 2 days a week in Washington, DC.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Prior accounting internship/work experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to travel up to 25%
Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Insurance options
Wellness programs
Flexible time off policy
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.