Assurance Associate: SOC & IT Controls Auditor

BDO USA, PC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC in Minneapolis seeks an Assurance Associate, Third Party Attestation to prepare SOC 1/2/3, SOC for Cybersecurity, WebTrust for CAs, as well as HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR reports. You will document, validate, test, and assess various client control systems across industries.

The role focuses on applying professional standards, maintaining working papers, and communicating findings to enhance controls. Travel may be required; relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, MIS, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related advanced degree preferred
• Less than one year of IT, internal or external audit or relevant experience required
• Experience with SOC, WebTrust, HITRUST, SOX, ISO 27001 and security/privacy engagements preferred
• Public accounting or internal audit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare third-party attestation reports (SOC 1/2/3, SOC for Cybersecurity, WebTrust for CAs).
• Document, validate, test, and assess client control systems.
• Assist in planning and performing audits, coordinating with engagement teams.
• Develop and maintain working papers and attestations per firm policy.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to client personnel and management.

Skills

Strong written and verbal?

Ability to travel

Teamwork

Proactive/action oriented

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, MIS, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting or related advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

BDO USA, PC in Minneapolis seeks an Assurance Associate, Third Party Attestation to prepare SOC 1/2/3, SOC for Cybersecurity, WebTrust for CAs, as well as HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR reports. You will document, validate, test, and assess various client control systems across industries.

The role focuses on applying professional standards, maintaining working papers, and communicating findings to enhance controls. Travel may be required; relevant certifications preferred.