Staff Accountant (Federal Consulting)

Sikich•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to execute internal control testing, perform walkthroughs with process owners, prepare work products, analyze testing results, and leverage technology for engagement procedures. The role requires meeting deadlines, abiding by company policies, and actively participating in training to grow competencies. This position is part of the Federal Consulting practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Prior accounting internship/work experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn and apply federal financial management and internal control requirements

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree is preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: OMB Circular A-123 and federal internal control requirements, GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book), Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards, GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM), 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

Execute internal control testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in support of OMB Circular A-123 assessments
Perform walkthroughs with process owners to obtain an understanding of business processes, risks, and control activities
Prepare work products, including work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with firm guidelines
Analyze testing results and identify control deficiencies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement
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 engagement 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
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.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Paid holidays during the year
Time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.