Mid-Level Accountant (Federal Consulting)

Position summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mid-Level Accountant. This role is contingent upon award of contract. What will you do in this role? Provide financial, fixed assets, and other accounting support Perform analyses pertaining to various commercial and Federal accounting technical topics Research new standards, determine impact on client, and support implementation of new processes, as needed Provide periodic reviews and recommend updates to client’s financial policy manual Perform accounting best practices research and whitepaper recommendations to client management Provide recommendations, scope, and detail work plan for client’s annual fixed asset physical inventory process Conduct best practices research and provide recommendations for the tracking of client’s accountable equipment Provide recommendations and accounting support for partial capital project in‑service activations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and communicate resolutions to the leadership team, as needed What do you need to succeed in this role? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Major in accounting or other related field. On‑site in Alexandria, VA At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience. Federal experience strongly preferred. Federal employee or federal contractor experience preferred CPA, CGFM, or PMP certification preferred. Strong communication and software application skills Knowledge of federal financial processes, systems, and internal controls preferred In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $101,000. 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. Specific skills/experience required 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. Sikich Total Rewards 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. Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address and applicants/candidates are invited to contact us directly to verify communications. Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. “Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sikich