IT Advisory and Security Associate, SOC Specialist

Doeren Mayhew CPAs and Advisors; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew, Troy MI, seeks an Associate SOC 1/SOC 2 Specialist to join our IT Advisory and Security Group. You will perform walkthroughs, testing, evidence collection, and report preparation for SOC engagements, while supporting wider IT audit and advisory projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on SOC experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements to meet deadlines. Some travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• CISA, CISM, CPA, CISSP or similar certification preferred.
• 1–2 years IT audit or SOC-related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of SOC 1 reporting requirements and Trust Services Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Executes SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements including walkthroughs, control testing, and report preparation.
• Assists with IT audit and advisory engagements, identifying risks and controls and drafting findings.
• Prepares accurate workpapers and supports engagement team on deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborates with team members and mentors junior staff as appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/IS/Cybersecurity

Job description

Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest US tax assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy Michigan with over 25 offices across the country and abroad Founded in 1932 Doeren Mayhew is positioned for successful future growth If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best managed firms in the nation this is the firm for you Our firm is seeking an Associate SOC 1SOC 2 Specialist to join our IT Advisory and Security Group in our Troy MI office We are seeking a candidate with excellent teamwork and communication skills as well as strong business acumen The ideal candidate will have hands on experience performing SOC 1 andor SOC 2 attestation examinations including walkthroughs control testing evaluation of audit evidence workpaper documentation and report preparation This Associate SOC Specialist may also be involved in other IT advisory engagements including IT general and application controls testing financial institution IT audits cybersecurity assessments and various framework consulting

Responsibilities

• Executes and assists with SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements including performing walkthroughs evaluating the design and implementation of controls testing operating effectiveness collecting and evaluating audit evidence documenting work performed evaluating exceptions and assisting with report preparation
• Assists with the execution of IT audit and advisory engagements including identifying risks and controls performing walkthroughs and interviews with client personnel testing controls collecting and evaluating evidence drafting findings and recommendations and other related engagement activities
• Prepares clear accurate and well supported workpapers in accordance with firm methodology and professional standards
• Manages assigned engagement responsibilities and priorities to meet established deadlines and budget expectations
• Collaborates with engagement team members and contributes to the efficient completion of client engagements
• Assists with training and supporting newer Associates and Interns as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Information Systems Cybersecurity Finance Business or related field required
• CISA CISM CPA CISSP or similar professional certification or progress toward certification preferred
• 1 2 years of IT audit SOC information security or related experience preferred
• 1 2 years of experience within a public accounting consulting or related professional services environment preferred
• Working knowledge of AICPA SOC 1 reporting requirements IT general controls and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 10
• Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran marital or any other status protected by law

Doeren Mayhew is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance PC and Doeren Mayhew Advisors LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services Doeren Mayhew Assurance PC and Doeren Mayhew Advisors LLC and its subsidiary entities practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law regulations and professional standards Doeren Mayhew Assurance PC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients and Doeren Mayhew Advisors LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients Doeren Mayhew Advisors LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms