August 2026 Risk Advisory Staff - Tysons

Cherry Bekaert•Tysons, VA

1d•$70,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is a leading accounting and consulting firm that provides innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services. The Risk Advisory team is expanding and seeking individuals to help organizations leverage internal controls for growth, risk management, and sustainable operations. This role involves supporting risk consulting and accounting consulting engagements, focusing on areas such as risk management, internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), internal audit, business process improvement, IT risks, and risk analytics. The position requires supporting client engagements from planning to report composition, maintaining client focus, and providing recommendations on financial reporting, compliance, operational, and fraud risks.

Requirements

Senior pursuing a Masters or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or CIS
Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
Developing a solid understanding of accounting standards (US GAAP)
Curiosity about business operations and the impact of accounting and information systems on key classes of business transactions
Interest in internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations, and information systems
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
Willing to pursue relevant professional designations (ex. CPA, CIA)
Ability to travel to client sites as needed
Eligibility to work in the United States
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

Support the performance of risk consulting and accounting consulting engagements, resolving issues for clients in the areas of risk management, internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), internal audit business process improvement, information technology risks, and risk analytics.
Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition.
Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel in order to accomplish engagement objectives.
Provide recommendations regarding client risks over financial reporting, compliance, operations and fraud.