Senior Federal Audit Accountant | Flexible Time Off

Sikich LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Flex time

401(k)

Job summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated Senior Auditor to join our team in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead audits, assess internal controls, and prepare authoritative reports for clients in government services. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required, and travel up to 25% is expected.

The role emphasizes growth, collaboration, and professional development within a supportive, value-driven culture. CPA preferred and a strong audit background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience.
• Financial statement audit experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Audit testing

Internal controls

Guide junior staff

Client communications

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated Senior Auditor to join our team in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead audits, assess internal controls, and prepare authoritative reports for clients in government services. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required, and travel up to 25% is expected.

The role emphasizes growth, collaboration, and professional development within a supportive, value-driven culture. CPA preferred and a strong audit background are essential.