Internal Audit Associate - Fall 2027

Johnson Lambert LLP; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Half-day Fridays

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Certification support

Training opportunities

Community service days

Open-door policy

Job summary

Johnson Lambert LLP seeks an Internal Audit Associate to join our growing team in applying internal audit principles to client engagements from planning through completion. You will evaluate controls, perform data-driven analyses, and contribute to process improvements within the insurance sector.

You will develop leadership skills, pursue CIA designation, and stay current with automation trends while benefiting from strong professional development support and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Interest in pursuing CIA designation.
• Experience or aptitude with data analytics tools (PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, AI).
• 0–1 year of work experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• Strong leadership track record.

Responsibilities

• Review client processes and controls against industry frameworks.
• Conduct interviews focusing on key controls and processes.
• Identify process and control gaps in design and execution.
• Document and test client internal controls.
• Develop workpapers, data analysis workflows, and client deliverables.
• Build knowledge of clients’ businesses and the insurance industry through direct client interaction.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on client operations.
• Plan work to meet client deadlines and priorities.
• Support Career Development Program activities.
• Stay updated on automation technologies and trends to drive innovation.
• Seek opportunities to optimize and automate processes.

Skills

PowerBI

Alteryx

Tableau

AI tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CIA pursuit

Job description

We are currently seeking Internal Audit Associates to join our growing team. As an Internal Audit Associate, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing and completing internal audits and consulting projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of statutory accounting principles, data analysis tools and techniques, and a continuous improvement mindset, along with a keen interest in leveraging technology to enhance audit workflows.

What will you do?

• Review clients’ processes and controls against industry frameworks
• Conduct and participate in client walkthrough interviews, primarily relating to key controls and processes
• Identifying process and control gaps in design and execution
• Document and test client internal controls
• Assist in developing project workpapers, data analysis workflows, and drafting client deliverables
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and the insurance industry by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement
• Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives
• Provide strategic business assurance to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks
• Plan work in appropriate priorities and sequences
• Manage work time appropriately to ensure client expectations and deadlines are consistently met
• Actively participate in Career Development Program (CDP) activities, including leadership, recruiting, marketing, and professional areas
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in automation technologies, exploring emerging trends and tools to stay at the forefront of innovation.
• Continuously evaluate existing processes, seeking opportunities to further optimize and automate, driving operational excellence.

What You’ll Need For Success

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Interest in pursuing Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
• Experience or aptitude for using data analytics tools and techniques would be an advantage, specifically PowerBI / Alteryx / Tableau / AI applications
• 0-1 years of work experience in public accounting or internal audit
• A strong track record of leadership

How JL Will Support You And Your Career

• 25 days of paid time off for all professional level employees
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Employer-subsidized medical & dental benefits for both employee and family
• 401(k) with employer match
• Financial support for certification review course and exam fees (certifications to include CIA, CPA, CISA, etc.)
• Opportunity to attend internal trainings and webinars
• 2 paid days off annually for personal community service activitiesA true “open-door” policy at all levels

Equity note: Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous, and other persons of color are less likely than men or White job seekers to apply for positions unless they are confident they meet 100% of the qualifications.

Johnson Lambert prides itself for the hands-on approach and relationships we build with future employees, employees, and clients. We believe each application is the potential for a future relationship with JL. Therefore, a member of our HR team personally reviews all applications submitted.