Staff Auditor (Federal Audit)

Staff Auditor (US - Alexandria, VA, Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, IN) Position Summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and accounting skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance. What will you do in this role? Conduct testing to determine accuracy and completeness of amounts reported and to conclude upon the operating effectiveness of internal controls. Prepare work products, including workpapers, 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. What do you need to succeed in this role? Bachelor's degree required. Accounting degree is preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Prior audit internship/work experience or advanced degree preferred. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to travel up to 10%. Minimum Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance. Pay Transparency In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $71,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Desired Traits 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. Benefits Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. Employees are encouraged to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.) from day one. Sikich recognizes paid holidays during the year and permits time off at 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 paid holidays annually. Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions. CPA bonus with four paid exam days & four 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr Sikich LLC