Junior Federal Financial AuditorSalary: $84,000 - $105,000/yearEmpirical 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
