SOC & IT Assurance Associate (Audit & Compliance)

BDO USA, LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in the Dallas area seeks an Assurance Associate, Third Party Attestation to prepare SOC reports (SOC 1/2/3, SOC for Cybersecurity), HITRUST, ISO, and related attestations. You will document, validate, test, and assess various control systems, focusing on IT controls within diverse industries.

The role requires familiarity with audit concepts, strong communication, and teamwork; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, MIS, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship with a concentration in any noted areas, required
• Master's degree in Accounting, minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
• Less than one year of prior experience in IT, internal or external audit or relevant industry experience, required
• Leadership experience, preferred
• Experience performing SOC, WebTrust, HITRUST, SOX, ISO 27001 and security/privacy advisory engagements, preferred
• Prior internship or experience working within a public accounting or internal auditing environment, preferred
• One or more certifications preferred: CPA, CISA, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, HITRUST CCSFP, CIA, CISM, CEH, CRISC, CGEIT

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of controls to establish or enhance policy effectiveness and mitigate risks
• Documenting and validating operating effectiveness of client internal control systems
• Testing key controls for service organizations across various industries
• Developing and maintaining client relationships and communicating findings to client personnel
• Ensuring technology is integrated into examination processes
• Prepare SOC reports (SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity) and related attestations
• Assist with GAAS and methodology adherence and documentation

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BDO USA, LLP in the Dallas area seeks an Assurance Associate, Third Party Attestation to prepare SOC reports (SOC 1/2/3, SOC for Cybersecurity), HITRUST, ISO, and related attestations. You will document, validate, test, and assess various control systems, focusing on IT controls within diverse industries.

The role requires familiarity with audit concepts, strong communication, and teamwork; travel may be required.