Assurance Staff

Job Summary:

The Audit Staff Associate supports federal financial statement audit engagements within the Department of Defense environment. This role assists in executing audit procedures, documenting work papers, analyzing financial data, and supporting assurance activities in accordance with professional auditing standards.

The analyst will serve as a day-to-day team member supporting audit execution, interacting with client personnel, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality assurance services. This position is ideal for candidates with an accounting undergraduate degree and a secret clearance seeking to grow within a federal audit and assurance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute assigned audit procedures in accordance with engagement objectives and audit plans.
• Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation to identify potential risks or unusual relationships.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit work papers documenting procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Support walkthroughs and internal control testing activities.
• Assist in responding to client and auditor inquiries during the audit lifecycle.
• Maintain organized documentation in compliance with professional auditing standards.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to meet audit timelines and deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.

Experience:

• Approximately 1–2 years of related experience preferred in Financial statement audit
• Experience supporting Government or DoW clients preferred.

Skills:

• Foundational understanding of financial statement auditing principles.
• Ability to recognize potential audit issues from financial statement analysis.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or CPA candidate.
• CGFM, CDFM, or similar federal financial management certifications.
• Experience supporting audits conducted in accordance with GAGAS (Yellow Book).
• Familiarity with federal financial reporting requirements (e.g., OMB A-136).
• Experience with SAP ERC within the federal government.

Job Type:

Montcure is actively bidding on work and awaiting task order awards.

Salary:

$65k-$75k per year