Audit Staff Associate

Audit Staff Associate

Location: On-Location - Alexandria or Washington D.C.
Level: Staff
Clearance : Must be able to attain and maintain a minimum Secret clearance

Candidates must be able to maintain this clearance during their employment with Montcure.

Montcure, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded with a vision to revolutionize consulting and advisory services through innovative, data-driven solutions. The Montcure team recognize the unique challenges faced by organizations and governments in today's rapidly evolving business environment.

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 workpapers, 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 proceduresin accordance withengagementobjectivesand audit plans.
• Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation toidentifypotential risks or unusual relationships.
• Prepare clear andaccurateaudit workpapers documenting procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Support walkthroughs and internal control testing activities.
• Assistin 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.
• Proficiencyin 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 federalfinancial managementcertifications.
• Experience supporting audits conductedin accordance withGAGAS (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-$80k per year

Montcure, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montcure, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business.