Staff IT Auditor (Federal Audit)

Sikich LLP; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 63,900 - 78,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid parental bonding leave

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an auditing professional in Alexandria, Virginia, to conduct IT controls testing and prepare auditing documentation. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and preferably possess a Secret security clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential, and prior audit experience is preferred. The role emphasizes leadership, technology utilization in audits, and effective communication. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain it.
• Prior audit internship/work experience or advanced degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing to determine the effectiveness of IT controls.
• Prepare work products in accordance with auditing standards.
• Report audit findings to supervisors and make recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Information Technology

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Information Systems degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

What will you do in this role?

• Conduct testing to determine the effectiveness of IT controls.
• Prepare work products, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Own assigned work areas.
• Execute tasks for assigned work areas in accordance with an internally developed schedule that ensures the completion of tasks with sufficient time for secondary review and submission to client in accordance with contractual deadlines.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.
• Demonstrating professionalism and competence in the client’s environment.
• Fostering an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Conduct testing.
• Prepare acceptable workpapers, write-ups, and memos.
• Report audit findings to the supervisor, manager, or partner and make recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions.
• Executing the day-to-day IT and audit activities of the engagement and conducting fieldwork daily.
• Gathering audit-related data.
• Demonstrating awareness and knowledge of the Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities.
• Assisting in drafting and preparing project deliverables.
• Utilizing technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree required. Information Systems degree is preferred.
• CISA preferred.
• Prior audit internship/work experience or advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Minimum Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Knowledge in the following areas is preferred

• National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations.
• Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs.
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended).
• Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focus – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaborative – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Trustworthy – You do what you say, follow through on commitments, act with integrity, are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinker – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikichis a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $71,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.