Junior Federal Financial Auditor

Empirical Corporation • Washington, DC

10h • $84,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Empirical is seeking a Junior Federal Financial Auditor to support a high‑visibility federal financial management and audit readiness mission. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the integrity, transparency, and accountability of a major federal program while building valuable experience in federal internal controls, audit response, and financial statement support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (required).
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing federal internal audit, audit consulting, or audit response, with a strong interest in supporting mission-focused federal financial management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation or security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with GAO Yellow Book, GAO Green Book, OMB Circular A‑123, and FMFIA and FFMIA.
• Experience supporting external federal financial statement audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit documentation, coordinate with external auditors, and support sample selections that help keep audit activities organized and on track.
• Maintain audit request logs, evidence indexing, crosswalks, and traceability to source documentation to support clear, defensible audit responses.
• Conduct internal control testing, walkthroughs, and maturity assessments that provide insight into process effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis of audit findings and deficiencies to help identify practical, sustainable solutions.
• Develop, track, and support Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and remediation activities that move audit readiness efforts forward.
• Support continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, and internal control automation initiatives that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Prepare audit reports, dashboards, and briefings that communicate progress, risks, and results to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs that recognize outstanding achievements.
• Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
• Generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Matching 401k Retirement Plan to support your long-term financial goals.
• Professional development support — reimbursement for certification exams, CPE credits, continuing education, and professional association dues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level