Supervisory Senior (State Audit)

Sikich LLP; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated auditing professional with a background in evaluating grant compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations. This role is contingent upon award of contract.

The successful candidate will provide first line supervision to a team of auditing professionals, perform testing, prepare deliverables, review work, and liaise with clients to ensure timely, high-quality results in accordance with firm standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting degree preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidacy is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience.
• Familiarity with state/federal grants and evaluating compliance with Uniform Guidance is highly desired
• 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 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

Skills

CPA eligibility

Auditing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 4 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience
• Familiarity with state/federal grants and evaluating compliance with Uniform Guidance is highly desired
• 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 $101,000. 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.
• Instillstrust -