Experienced SSAE 18 (SOC 1) IT Auditor

Williams, Adley & Company-DC, LLP•Washington, DC

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Williams Adley is 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.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in – business, accounting, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university
A minimum of a 3.0/4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
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
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
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)

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist 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 workpapers to document testing results and findings