Senior Auditor

RMA Associates

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IT, Management Information Systems, or business-related field
  • Minimum 3 years of professional auditing experience
  • At least 1 year of government audit experience
  • Strong knowledge of auditing principles and risk assessment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute various audits from start to finish
  • Perform risk assessments and develop tailored audit procedures
  • Evaluate internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations
  • Conduct thorough testing of financial records and operational processes
  • Prepare clear and detailed audit documentation and reports
  • Review junior auditors' work for accuracy and compliance
  • Effectively communicate audit findings to management and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring Program
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefit Accounts
  • Professional Membership and Certification Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health and Wellness Plan
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Senior Auditor will have a minimum of 3 years of auditing experience, including at least 1 year of government audit experience. The Senior Auditor will be responsible for planning and executing audits, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, analyzing financial and operational information, and preparing clear, well-supported audit findings and reports.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute financial, compliance, operational, and government audits from planning through reporting.
  • Perform risk assessments and develop audit procedures based on identified risks and objectives.
  • Evaluate internal controls, policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Conduct testing of financial records, transactions, supporting documentation, and operational processes.
  • Prepare clear and concise audit workpapers, findings, recommendations, and draft audit reports.
  • Review audit evidence and workpapers prepared by junior auditors for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
  • Perform other audit-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Technology/Management Information Systems, or a business-related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional auditing experience.
  • At least 1 year of government audit experience.
  • Knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, risk assessment, and financial analysis.
  • Familiarity with GAGAS/Yellow Book and applicable government auditing requirements is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prepare professional audit documentation and reports.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What RMA Offers:
  • Competitive base salary + 401K match
  • Health and Wellness Benefit Package
  • Regular firm-sponsored team-building events
  • Tight-knit professional community and social atmosphere

Offered Benefits:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefit Accounts (CBA)
  • Professional Membership and Certification Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health and Wellness Plan

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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