Senior State Audit Lead — Data-Driven & Client-Facing

Sikich LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikich LLC in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Senior Auditor for State Audit to lead testing of grant compliance and supervise a team of auditors. This role supports timely audit deliverables and requires strong communication skills and a CPA credential.

Responsibilities include reviewing work products, delegating tasks, and acting as the client liaison. You will use data analysis tools and AI to enhance efficiency and accuracy while ensuring deadlines and policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidacy required.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals.
• Conduct testing to determine accuracy of reported amounts and controls.
• Prepare workpapers, findings, reports, and deliverables per standards.
• Review work products prepared by the team.
• Develop team through delegation and guidance.
• Act as primary liaison to the client, including meetings.
• Own assigned work areas and meet contractual deadlines.
• Leverage data analysis tools and AI to improve audit procedures.
• Meet attendance, punctuality, and policy requirements.
• Participate in formal and informal training to grow competencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidacy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sikich LLC in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Senior Auditor for State Audit to lead testing of grant compliance and supervise a team of auditors. This role supports timely audit deliverables and requires strong communication skills and a CPA credential.

Responsibilities include reviewing work products, delegating tasks, and acting as the client liaison. You will use data analysis tools and AI to enhance efficiency and accuracy while ensuring deadlines and policies are followed.