Internal Audit Associate - Fall 2027

johnson-lambert-careers; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Half-day Fridays (Summer)

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Certification support

Training and webinars

Community service days

Job summary

Johnson Lambert LLP in New Jersey is seeking Internal Audit Associates to join our growing team. You will participate in planning, executing and completing internal audits and consulting projects, with emphasis on data analysis and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, an interest in CIA, and experience with analytics tools like PowerBI, Alteryx, and Tableau. 0–1 year in public accounting or internal audit is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review clients’ processes and controls against industry frameworks.
• Conduct client walkthrough interviews related to key controls.
• Identify design and execution gaps in processes and controls.
• Document and test client internal controls.
• Assist in developing workpapers, data-analysis workflows, and deliverables.
• Learn clients’ businesses and the insurance industry through engagement work.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Assist in implementing new processes and controls to address risks.
• Plan work in proper priorities and sequences.
• Manage work time to meet client deadlines.
• Participate in Career Development Program activities.
• Stay current with automation trends to enhance audit workflows.
• Evaluate and optimize existing processes for efficiency.

Skills

Data analytics

PowerBI

Alteryx

Tableau

AI applications

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

PowerBI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

About Johnson Lambert LLP

Johnson Lambert is a progressive public accounting firm, specializing in providing services to the insurance, not-for-profit and employee benefit plan industries. From eight offices we provide services to clients on a national scale. Our highly trained professionals bring a unique depth of knowledge and specialization to our industry clients. We are proud of our 40 year history and excited about our future!

The core values of Johnson Lambert: agility, trust, and respect guide us as an organization and an employer. Our mission is to provide the highest quality audit, tax and advisory services, within the distinct industry markets that we serve, and to earn our clients’ trust as a valued business partner. We aim to be the choice employer for our profession’s most innovative and dedicated talent.

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 activities
• A 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. We strongly encourage interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities you demonstrate, using an internal equity lens.

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.