Company Overview:
For more than 40 years, Williams Adley has provided expert accounting, auditing, and consulting services to government agencies. Our dedication to operating with the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and transparency means we frequently go beyond the typical “vendor/client” relationship, becoming trusted advisors to our clients.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an Experienced IT Audit Associate (Associate II) with hands-on exposure to federal IT audits and a foundational understanding of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 (SSAE-18) / System and Organization Controls (SOC 1) engagements. The role is ideal for candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience who are ready to contribute to IT audits, execute audit test procedures, and prepare well-organized work papers under the guidance of Senior Associates. This position is well suited for individuals who are eager to apply their federal audit knowledge, grow in SSAE-18 engagements, and build expertise in IT audit frameworks while collaborating with experienced audit teams.
The following are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to lead in this role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Associate in performing audit tasks during planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases
Execute audit test procedures and walkthroughs under the guidance of Senior Associates
Perform testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls in accordance with FISCAM methodology
Examine and analyze documentation to verify compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory or audit requirements
Prepare and maintain clear, complete, and well-organized audit work papers to document testing results and findings
You Have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in – business, accounting, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in federal audit environments within CPA firms, consulting firms, or Big 4 is highly valued.
- An active security clearance
- Basic understanding of information systems auditing, ITGCs and application controls, with willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to understand control intent and translate requirements into test procedures
- Basic understanding of government and public sector audit standards and frameworks, including:
- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
- GAO FISCAM
- Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong audit documentation skills and attention to detail
- Professional skepticism and the ability to ask effective follow-up questions
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time to meet deadlines
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally when needed, up to 25%
- U.S. Citizenship
Nice If You Have:
- A master’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
- A US Passport
- Effective communication is key in explaining audit findings.
- Problem-solving abilities that will help you analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound recommendations to address issues and improve reporting accuracy.
- High ethical standards and professionalism; Our positions require us to uphold integrity, maintain confidentiality, and approach our work impartially and objectively.
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be s…