Federal - DoD Audit Associate

Lodestar Consulting is seeking Full-time, Direct Hire, Entry to Mid-Level Audit Associates, who are dynamic thinkers, great communicators, and individuals who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting! We are a fast-growing small business, named to Inc. 5000's list of fastest growing private companies in America for two years in a row and voted, as one of the Best Places to Work in 2022 and 2023. 
 
Our client delivery philosophy combines experienced consultants who have had repeated success in delivering emerging technologies within the Federal Sector with highly knowledgeable client domain experts. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our client’s needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, there is a place for you at Lodestar Consulting!

This role will support managing the planning, development, testing, and execution of internal control monitoring activities across the organization. This shall involve, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrating professionalism and competence in the client’s environment
• Fostering an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Executing the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conducting fieldwork daily
• Gathering audit related data
• Demonstrating awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities

Requirements:

• Zero to eight (0 to 8) years of experience working on financial statement audits and supporting audit response, audit remediation, IT-audit, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant OMB policies within Federal Government agencies or large, complex companies (greater than 1,000) employees
• 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

Preferred:

• Experience working with Federal Government and/or DoD clients
• Experience using advanced features of MS Word and MS Excel
• CPA, CISA, CDFM, or CGFM certification

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Security Clearance:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Individuals will have the opportunity to enhance skills in the area of technical competency, business development, client service, and people development. Project characteristics can change frequently and require self-motivated individuals that are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals.

There are some remote positions. Salary commensurate with experience. Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we would love to hear from you. Please No Sponsors or 3^rd Party Agencies!

Additional questions may be directed to our HR Coordinator or Company President (contact@lodestarcs.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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