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 IT Audit Senior Associate with experience conducting Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 (SSAE 18) System and Organization Controls (SOC 1) engagements and government IT audits. The role requires hands-on expertise in information systems audits, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and application control testing, with the ability to supervise junior auditors, review workpapers, and generate high-quality audit deliverables. This position is ideal for candidates with strong knowledge of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and government auditing standards.
The following are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to lead in this role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support Managers and Supervisors in engagement planning, timeline management, and project coordination
Serve as a key point of contact for clients, including coordinating requests, meetings, walkthroughs, and status updates
Review audit work papers and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards
Perform and oversee IT general controls (ITGCs) and application control testing, ensuring alignment with SSAE 18 and firm methodology
Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior auditors, providing guidance on testing approaches, documentation standards, and audit methodology
Execute SSAE 18 (SOC 1) engagements, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting
You Have:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in IT auditing for a public accounting firm or professional service firm
- Demonstrated experience serving in a senior or lead role on SOC engagements, including review of junior staff work and ownership of deliverables
- Hands-on experience with:
- SSAE 18 (SOC 1) engagements, including reporting
- ITGCs and application controls
- Information systems audits
- Working knowledge 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)
- Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and documentation skills are essential for IT audit engagements
- Proven ability to support multiple engagements and work under tight deadlines
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally when needed, up to 25%
- U.S. Citizenship
- Transcripts to share with our Recruitment Team
Nice If You Have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in – business, cybersecurity, accounting, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university
- A Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or equivalent experience working as an IT Auditor or Consultant for a public accounting firm or a professional services firm preferred
- A writing sample
- A US Passport
- Effective communication is key in explaining audit findings.
- Problem-solving abilities that will h…