Staff Auditor (Federal Audit)

Sikich•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills to support federal audit work. The position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. The role is listed for Alexandria, Virginia; Columbus, Ohio; and Indianapolis, Indiana, and may require travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; an accounting degree is preferred.
Active Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Demonstrated integrity, servant leadership, initiative, and commitment to continuous innovation.
Ability to identify business challenges and develop, communicate, and implement solutions.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across organizational levels and business units.
Reliability in following through on commitments and building trust.
Ability to influence others and gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions.

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
Prior audit internship or work experience.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct testing to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported amounts and conclude on the operating effectiveness of internal controls.
Prepare workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
Own assigned work areas and complete tasks according to an internal schedule, allowing time for secondary review and submission to clients by contractual deadlines.
Use technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
Meet attendance, punctuality, company, and client deadline expectations, and follow company policies.
Participate in formal and informal training to continuously develop technical and non-technical competencies.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO), available from the first day of employment.
Paid holidays, including nine paid holidays annually.
Flexible work arrangements.
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Paid Parental Bonding Leave for birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions.
CPA bonus, four paid exam days, and four paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus program.
Client referral bonus program.
Pet insurance.
Wellness program with opportunities to earn gift cards and other rewards.
Up to four hours of paid annual time for community volunteering through the FORCE program.
The company strives to permit employees to take time off during the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.