Staff Accountant: Internal Controls & Federal Audits (Hybrid)

Sikich LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Flexible work arrangements

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

HSA employer contribution

Parental Bonding Leave

401(k) with employer contributions

CPA exam days

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus programs

Pet insurance

FORCE - community volunteer program

Job summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional in Washington, DC with leadership skills and a strong grasp of auditing standards. The role requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain it and offers a hybrid schedule with two days on-site per week.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (accounting preferred), CPA is a plus, internship/work experience, and excellent communication, along with proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• This is a hybrid position working 2days a week in Washington, DC.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Prior accounting internship/work experience required.
• 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 work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting degree (preferred)

CPA preferred

Job description

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional in Washington, DC with leadership skills and a strong grasp of auditing standards. The role requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain it and offers a hybrid schedule with two days on-site per week.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (accounting preferred), CPA is a plus, internship/work experience, and excellent communication, along with proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to travel up to 25%.