Experienced Associate, IT Audit – Attest

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented audit professional to join our SOC, ITGC, HITRUST, and ISO engagements in the United States. You will assess control environments, evaluate evidence, and communicate findings to clients with professional skepticism.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Accounting or related fields, with 1+ year public accounting exposure and CPA or CISA in progress. Master’s degree and IT knowledge are valued for advancing client engagements and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, MIS, IT, or related field.
• 1 year public accounting experience with SOC, HITRUST or ISO exposure.
• Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and document management letters.
• Working knowledge of IT and security concepts; CPA/CISA in progress.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOC audits and ITGC support with professional skepticism.
• Learn client's platform structure, security, and software.
• Assess control environment and communicate deficiencies to clients.
• Develop understanding of client business related to engagements.
• Apply SOC Trust Services Criteria and AICPA ethics in engagements.

Skills

SOC Audits

ITGC support

HITRUST & ISO familiarity

Internal Control Assessment

Public Accounting Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CISA certification in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Engagement

Job description

• Primarily perform SOC audits, along with ITGCs support, HITRUST certifications, and ISO assessments
• Learn the client's platform structure, security, and software
• Learn the client’s system and control environment and how it impacts their associated customer users
• Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidence
• Evaluate assigned areas of fieldwork and identify potential points for improvement
• Develop an understanding of client businesses related to assigned engagements
• Apply specialized knowledge, including the SOC Trust Services Criteria and SOC report framework, and the rules, regulations, and code of ethics of the AICPA

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of Public Accounting experience, with some exposure to SOC, HITRUST or ISO engagements
• Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and document management letter comments for purposes of communicating deficiencies and weaknesses to clients
• Demonstrate knowledge or interest in information technology
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Engagement
• Achieved or working towards CPA or CISA certification
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in SOC audits, ITGC support, and compliance with HITRUST and ISO standards, while effectively communicating internal control deficiencies to clients. Possesses a strong understanding of client business environments and applies specialized knowledge of the SOC Trust Services Criteria and AICPA regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SOC Audits
• HITRUST Certification
• ISO Assessments
• CPA Certification
• CISA Certification

Hard Skills

• Internal Control Assessment
• Audit Evidence Evaluation
• Management Letter Documentation
• Information Technology Knowledge
• Public Accounting Experience

Soft Skills

• Professional Skepticism
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CISA

Industry Keywords

• SOC Trust Services Criteria
• AICPA Code of Ethics
• ITGCs
• Control Environment
• Client Engagements

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat Engagement