Williams Adley & Company-DC, LLP has been providing expert accounting, auditing, and consulting services to government agencies for over 40 years. They are seeking an Experienced IT Audit Associate II to contribute to federal IT audits, execute audit test procedures, and prepare organized work papers under the guidance of Senior Associates.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Senior Associate in performing audit tasks during planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases
- Execute audit test procedures and walkthroughs under the guidance of Senior Associates
- Perform testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls in accordance with FISCAM methodology
- Examine and analyze documentation to verify compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory or audit requirements
- Prepare and maintain clear, complete, and well-organized audit work papers to document testing results and findings
Skills
- A Bachelor's Degree in – business, accounting, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in federal audit environments within CPA firms, consulting firms, or Big 4 is highly valued
- An active security clearance
- Basic understanding of information systems auditing, ITGCs and application controls, with willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to understand control intent and translate requirements into test procedures
- Basic understanding of government and public sector audit standards and frameworks, including: Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), GAO FISCAM, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong audit documentation skills and attention to detail
- Professional skepticism and the ability to ask effective follow-up questions
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time to meet deadlines
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally when needed, up to 25%
- U.S. Citizenship
- A master's degree in accounting from an accredited university
- A US Passport
- Effective communication is key in explaining audit findings
- Problem-solving abilities that will help you analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound recommendations to address issues and improve reporting accuracy
- High ethical standards and professionalism; Our positions require us to uphold integrity, maintain confidentiality, and approach our work impartially and objectively
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Firm-paid Basic Life/AD&D and disability insurance
- Voluntary Legal, Accident, and Supplemental Life/AD&D insurance
- Competitive 401k matching
- Generous paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Certificate assistance
Company Overview
At Williams Adley, we help federal clients around the globe navigate today’s daunting financial and regulatory waters—minimizing their risk and enabling them to spend with efficiency, integrity, and confidence. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.williamsadley.com/.