Senior Auditor (Federal Audit)

Position Summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented experienced 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. Review work products prepared by team. Providing guidance to less experienced resources. 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.Minimum of 3 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience Excellent verbal and written communications skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) Ability to travel up to 10% Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards. Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards (GAS) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ AU-Cs GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM), 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. In addition, the following specific traits 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. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $86,000 . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Some examples of our many benefits: 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 We also offer: 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. 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. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr Sikich LLP