Federal Audit Specialist

Comtech LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech LLC is seeking a Federal Audit Specialist to support the team's efforts in business process documentation and internal control testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal financial environments and accounting principles.

Responsibilities include providing guidance on financial processes to ensure the production of auditable financial statements. A potential for advancement exists for candidates with CPA and Big 4 experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in federal accounting and/or auditing.
• 1 year of experience with OMB Circular A-123, USSGL, GAGAS, or FAM.
• 3 years of experience with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support documentation and internal control testing in federal financial environments.
• Provide guidance on finance business processes and internal controls.

Skills

Microsoft Office365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Federal Audit Specialist will support the project's business process documentation and internal control testing efforts through their expertise of federal financial environments and operations. The team member must process a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best practices. They will provide guidance on finance business processes, internal controls, and Financial Management Systems in support of our clients' efforts to produce auditable financial statements.

Role Skills:

• Microsoft Office365

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in one or more of the following capabilities: federal accounting and/or auditing; federal financial statement audits; audit/internal controls testing
• Minimum 1 year of experience with one or more of the following: OMB Circular A-123, United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), US GAO Financial Audit Manual (FAM), DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
• 3 years of experience with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field.

Preferred Requirement:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
• Big 4 experience with accounting or auditing on federal engagements.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian.
• An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.