Experienced Associate, IT Audit & Attest

armaninollp; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino LLP is seeking a qualified auditor to perform SOC audits and ITGC support, with exposure to HITRUST and ISO engagements. You will learn client platform structures and control environments, applying professional skepticism to evaluate evidence and identify improvements.

The role requires foundational IT and accounting knowledge, experience in SOC-related work, and the ability to document deficiencies for client communications. CPA/CISA preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, MIS, IT, or related field.
• 1 year of Public Accounting experience, with exposure to SOC, HITRUST, or ISO engagements.
• Ability to document deficiencies and communicate weaknesses to clients.

Responsibilities

• 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 customer users.
• Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidence.
• Possess knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX-based OS, SQL and other databases, cloud environments, and security best practices.
• Evaluate assigned areas of fieldwork and identify potential improvements.
• Develop an understanding of client businesses related to engagements.
• Know and apply SOC Trust Services Criteria and SOC report framework, and the AICPA ethics rules.

Skills

SOC audits

ITGCs support

HITRUST

ISO assessments

Windows/UNIX

SQL

cloud environments

security best practices

professional skepticism

Education

Accounting / MIS / IT degree

1 year public accounting experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.


• Possess knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX-based operating systems, SQL and other databases, cloud environments, application change management methodologies and security best practices.


• Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of fieldwork and identify potential points for improvement.


• Develop an understanding of client businesses related to assigned engagements.


• Know and apply specialized knowledge, for example, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Achieved or working towards CPA or CISA certification.


• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition's knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision


• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time


• Flexible work arrangements


• 401K with Profit Sharing


• Wellness program


• Generous parental leave


• 11 paid holidays

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