Assurance Staff

Montcure LLC; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Montcure LLC is seeking an Assurance / Audit Staff Analyst to support federal financial statement audit engagements within a DoD or Government & Public Sector setting. The role involves executing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, analyzing financial data, and supporting assurance activities to professional standards.

Ideal candidates have about 1–2 years of audit or accounting experience and are pursuing CPA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of financial statement auditing principles.
• Ability to recognize potential audit issues from financial statement analysis.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with client personnel.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned audit procedures in accordance with engagement objectives and audit plans.
• Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation to identify potential risks or unusual relationships.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers documenting procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Support walkthroughs and internal control testing activities.
• Assist in responding to client and auditor inquiries during the audit lifecycle.
• Maintain organized documentation in compliance with professional auditing standards.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to meet audit timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Audit fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Documentation

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility preferred

Tools

SAP ERC

Job description

*Candidates must have the above clearance level and, at a minimum, be able to maintain this clearance during their employment with Montcure.

Montcure, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded with a vision to revolutionize consulting and advisory services through innovative, data-driven solutions. The Montcure team recognize the unique challenges faced by organizations and governments in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Job Summary:

The Assurance / Audit Staff Analyst supports federal financial statement audit engagements within a Department of Defense or Government & Public Sector environment. This role assists in executing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, analyzing financial data, and supporting assurance activities in accordance with professional auditing standards.

The analyst will serve as a day-to-day team member supporting audit execution, interacting with client personnel, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality assurance services. This position is ideal for candidates with approximately 1–2 years of audit or accounting experience seeking to grow within a federal audit and assurance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute assigned audit procedures in accordance with engagement objectives and audit plans.
• Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation to identify potential risks or unusual relationships.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers documenting procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Support walkthroughs and internal control testing activities.
• Assist in responding to client and auditor inquiries during the audit lifecycle.
• Maintain organized documentation in compliance with professional auditing standards.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to meet audit timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications:

Education

• Must have a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting.
• Sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam required; CPA eligibility preferred.

Experience

• Approximately 1–2 years of related experiencein:
  • Financial statement audit
  • Accounting or assurance services
  • Federal financial management
  • Internal control or compliance support
• Experience supporting Government or DoW clients preferred.

Skills

• Foundational understanding of financial statement auditing principles.
• Ability to recognize potential audit issues from financial statement analysis.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or CPA candidate.
• CGFM, CDFM, or similar federal financial management certifications.
• Experience supporting audits conducted in accordance with GAGAS (Yellow Book).
• Familiarity with federal financial reporting requirements (e.g., OMB A-136).
• Experience with SAP ERC within the federal government

Job Type:

Montcure is actively bidding on work and awaiting task order awards. Montcure is being proactive in building a pipeline of exceptional candidates.

Salary:

$65k-$80k (based on experience)

Montcure, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montcure, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business.