Audit Associate

SPS Consulting
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2024 CLOSED ON 4/30/2024

Job Posting for Audit Associate at SPS Consulting

Federal Staff Auditor
Location- Washington DC Onsite 
 
A great opportunity for those who are looking to build and grow a career in Audit and to use their expertise and knowledge to help organizations in planning and performing operational, financial, and compliance audits.

Duties: 
  • Prepare risk assessments and develop effective audit programs
  • Execute the day-to-day activities of Federal audit engagements and support the execution of a high-quality audit
  • Maintain, revise and update as appropriate the internal audit plan
  • Review and analyze accounts, records, internal controls, and fiscal procedures
  • Define expectations for each audit project including objectives, scope, procedures (audit programs), resources (scheduling), and deliverables
  • Perform tests of accounting records to verify accuracy, completeness and propriety
  • Identify, gather, review and analyze physical or documentary data on management and business policies, practices, procedures, and organizational structure; make recommendations regarding industry best practices to improve performance efficiency and/or effectiveness
  • Audit county activities, functions, and programs; prepare audit reports providing recommendations to correct deficiencies
  • Serve on and advise senior management team on basis of audit findings, concerning proper record keeping, reporting, and application of pertinent provisions of state or federal statutes and/or regulations 
  • Review organization, staffing, cost effectiveness, program effectiveness and efficiency; analyze and develop solutions to administrative and technical problems disclosed through internal or external review
  • Make oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective action, and suggesting improvements in operations and reductions in costs
  • Make, or assist in making, oral and written presentations to the Audit Committee discussing deficiencies, corrective action recommended, and improvements suggested in operations and reductions in costs
  • Prepare formal reports, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out
  • Appraise the adequacy of recommended corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions
  • Assist with completion of Single Audit assignments at the end of the fiscal year

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance (or equivalent) from an accredited college/university
  • 1 years of accounting or audit experience preferred but not required.  Recent graduates are encouraged to apply 
  • Understanding of Internal controls
  • Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of client management
  • Energetic, passionate, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional
  • Ability to think strategically, multi-task, and work effectively and efficiently with minimum direction in a team environment
  • The ability to consistently meet deadlines in a challenging and dynamic environment in a self motivating manner
  • Comprehensive understanding of the professional standards governing the Audit process and financial and operational Auditing and accounting principles
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