Cotton & Company LLP
Senior Auditor - Top Secret Clearance
Cotton & Company LLP, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Senior Accounting Auditor - TS/SCI (ON-SITE - Chantilly, VA)What to expect when you join the Sikich familyTeam members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities are 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 practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!Are you ready to grow with us?Sikich has a need for a
Senior Accounting Auditor
to support the Intelligence Community (IC) in
Chantilly, VA .We are looking for highly motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join our team.What will you do in this role?Provide the first line of supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff.Responsible for the general oversight of the quality control function, including overall work paper review.Understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques.Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor.Supervise and review work performed by other staff.Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff.Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems.Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management.Assist Partners and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration.Advise and consult with Partners on all significant developments.Act as primary liaison to the client and make Partners aware of all major developments.Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.What do you need to succeed in this role?Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented.Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment.Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:Bachelor's degree required, Accounting degree preferred.Minimum 2.5 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience.Minimum Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph for the IC (Intelligence Community).Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Eligible for CPA.Financial Statement Audit experience.Management/Leadership Experience.Strong customer service skills.Project management experience.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem 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, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.Your Work Place/Travel: The majority of the work will be performed locally in Chantilly, VA, but there is outside travel to client sites. Some additional travel may be required. You must be able to transport a laptop and working documents to these sites.Your Work Hours: Full-time. Core hours are 9 am-4 pm EST.About SikichSikich, is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.Sikich Total RewardsOur 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 well-being, and time spent with family, and 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.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.
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Senior Accounting Auditor
to support the Intelligence Community (IC) in
Chantilly, VA .We are looking for highly motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join our team.What will you do in this role?Provide the first line of supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff.Responsible for the general oversight of the quality control function, including overall work paper review.Understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques.Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor.Supervise and review work performed by other staff.Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff.Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems.Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management.Assist Partners and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration.Advise and consult with Partners on all significant developments.Act as primary liaison to the client and make Partners aware of all major developments.Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.What do you need to succeed in this role?Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented.Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment.Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:Bachelor's degree required, Accounting degree preferred.Minimum 2.5 years of accounting, auditing, and/or related technical experience.Minimum Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph for the IC (Intelligence Community).Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Eligible for CPA.Financial Statement Audit experience.Management/Leadership Experience.Strong customer service skills.Project management experience.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem 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, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.Your Work Place/Travel: The majority of the work will be performed locally in Chantilly, VA, but there is outside travel to client sites. Some additional travel may be required. You must be able to transport a laptop and working documents to these sites.Your Work Hours: Full-time. Core hours are 9 am-4 pm EST.About SikichSikich, is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.Sikich Total RewardsOur 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 well-being, and time spent with family, and 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.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.
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