Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blake Willson Group unites financial management experts and technologists to support critical welfare, defense, and security missions. The company is seeking a Senior Associate - Audit Analyst to support federal audit readiness, financial management, compliance, and remediation activities by analyzing documentation, evaluating controls, coordinating with stakeholders, and resolving audit findings.
Responsibilities
- Support federal organizations and program offices with financial and compliance audit preparation, including responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests, auditor inquiries, and follow-up requests
- Collect, review, reconcile, and analyze financial, operational, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, validate audit evidence, and determine appropriate corrective actions
- Evaluate internal controls, documentation, and business processes to identify control weaknesses, deficiencies, and opportunities to improve audit readiness and compliance
- Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans for audit findings and other identified deficiencies, while tracking requests, action items, deadlines, and resolution status
- Coordinate with Army finance, accounting, resource management, contracting, logistics, property, and program personnel to obtain required information and resolve outstanding audit issues
- Maintain audit evidence, working papers, trackers, schedules, and other supporting documentation, and prepare reports, briefings, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other materials for leadership
- Research and interpret applicable federal financial management, internal control, and audit requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance overall audit readiness
Skills
- Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, information technology, logistics, data/IT, change management, audit, business management, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience analyzing financial or operational information, reviewing documentation, identifying discrepancies or deficiencies, and supporting corrective actions, compliance, or process improvement activities
- Experience supporting auditing, accounting, financial management, compliance, or internal control activities within federal or Department of Defense organizations
- Knowledge of financial management and audit principles applicable to federal or Department of Defense organizations, including Army financial management processes and audit readiness programs
- Experience interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, and other governing guidance and applying them to audit, compliance, or financial management activities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple audit requests, competing priorities, and established deadlines
- Experience supporting Department of the Army or Department of Defense audit activities is highly desirable
Benefits
- 100% remote work arrangement
- Major medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage
- 401(k)-contribution plan
- Holiday and personal time off
- Professional development training and certification benefits
- Health and wellness subsidies
- Paid time off for community service
- Recognition and rewards for performance and contributions
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