Senior (State Audit) Sikich
8 Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $86,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Employee relationship building Bachelor's degree Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Senior Auditor
- State Audit (US
- Alexandria, VA) What to expect when you join Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture.
Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth
- for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That's why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with a background in evaluating grantee compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations. This role is contingent upon award of contract. What will you do in this role? Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals. 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. Develop team through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance. Act as primary liaison to the client, including leading meetings. 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 preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidacy is required. Minimum of 2 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 25% US Citizenship is required 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 final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: 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. About Sikich Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully design to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success. Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. 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:
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.
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 compan y", "we" and "us" and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.
