Junior Federal Financial Auditor

Empirical Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

401k matching

Professional development support

Job summary

Empirical Corporation in Washington, DC is seeking a Junior Federal Financial Auditor to contribute to audit readiness efforts for a major federal program. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 3 years of experience in federal internal auditing.

This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team that values integrity, transparency, and accountability while investing in your future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in federal internal audit or audit consulting.
• Ability to support federal financial management missions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit documentation and coordinate with auditors.
• Conduct internal control testing and maturity assessments.
• Prepare audit reports and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Federal internal audit experience

Ability to obtain federal clearance

Strong interest in financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Job description

Job Description

Junior Federal Financial Auditor

Salary: $84,000 - $105,000/year

Empirical is seeking a Junior Federal Financial Auditor to support a high‑visibility federal financial management and audit readiness mission. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the integrity, transparency, and accountability of a major federal program while building valuable experience in federal internal controls, audit response, and financial statement support.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare audit documentation, coordinate with external auditors, and support sample selections that help keep audit activities organized and on track.
• Maintain audit request logs, evidence indexing, crosswalks, and traceability to source documentation to support clear, defensible audit responses.
• Conduct internal control testing, walkthroughs, and maturity assessments that provide insight into process effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis of audit findings and deficiencies to help identify practical, sustainable solutions.
• Develop, track, and support Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and remediation activities that move audit readiness efforts forward.
• Support continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, and internal control automation initiatives that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Prepare audit reports, dashboards, and briefings that communicate progress, risks, and results to stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (required).
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing federal internal audit, audit consulting, or audit response, with a strong interest in supporting mission‑focused federal financial management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation or security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience with GAO Yellow Book, GAO Green Book, OMB Circular A‑123, and FMFIA and FFMIA.
• Experience supporting external federal financial statement audits.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

At Empirical, we invest in our people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs that recognize outstanding achievements.
• Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
• Generous paid time off , including 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Matching 401k Retirement Plan to support your long‑term financial goals.
• Professional development support — reimbursement for certification exams, CPE credits, continuing education, and professional association dues

Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of the application.