Junior Federal Financial Auditor

Empirical Corporation

$84K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (required).
  • 3+ years of experience in federal internal audit, audit consulting, or audit response.
  • Strong interest in supporting mission-focused federal financial management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation or security clearance.
  • Knowledge of GAO Yellow Book, GAO Green Book, OMB Circular A-123, and FMFIA and FFMIA (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Prepare audit documentation and coordinate with external auditors to streamline audit activities.
  • Maintain audit request logs and ensure traceability to support audit responses.
  • Conduct internal control testing and maturity assessments for process evaluation.
  • Perform root cause analysis of audit findings to identify sustainable solutions.
  • Develop and support Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to enhance audit readiness.
  • Support compliance assessments and internal control automation for efficiency.
  • Prepare audit reports and briefings to communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and bonus programs recognizing outstanding achievements.
  • Additional compensation opportunities, including referral and business development bonuses.
  • Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays and vacation/sick days.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Matching 401k retirement plan to support financial goals.
  • Professional development support with reimbursement for certifications and continuing education.
Full Job Description
Junior Federal Financial Auditor

Salary: $84,000 - $105,000/year

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.

What You'll Do:

  • 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.


What You'll Bring:

  • 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.


Preferred Skills

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


Why You'll Love Working with Us:

At Empirical, we invest in our people. Here's what you can expect:

  • 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


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