IT Audit Senior Associate

Kearney and Company is seeking an IT Audit Senior Associate to apply technical and/or analytical approaches as well as experience in information systems, general controls application controls, and information security, to support the Government's financial statement audits in Fort Meade, Maryland.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Contribute to work streams by drafting documents to include working papers
• Contribute to research, planning, and testing activities
• Perform IT audit procedures
• Prepare and present solutions and deliverables
• Prepare and implement IT audit program
• Review IT working papers of other auditors
• Provide input to methodology while coordinating analysis with other project personnel
• Plan, execute, and review work streams of the engagement from an IT perspective

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IT, or relevant technical field of study
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas are required: Information Technology (IT) audits or attestations, IT process reengineering, IT change management, IT security, IT controls, IT management, or IT integration
• Willing to work onsite 5 days a week in Fort Meade, MD
• Minimum active TS/SCI with Poly for the IC (Intelligence Community) (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA or CISA candidate

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Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers." ,"

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $100,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses.  Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law.  This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).  

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan  

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account  

• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances  

• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.  

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time  

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.

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Kearney and Company is seeking an IT Audit Senior Associate to apply technical and/or analytical approaches as well as experience in information systems, general controls application controls, and information security, to support the Government's financial statement audits in Fort Meade, Maryland.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Contribute to work streams by drafting documents to include working papers
• Contribute to research, planning, and testing activities
• Perform IT audit procedures
• Prepare and present solutions and deliverables
• Prepare and implement IT audit program
• Review IT working papers of other auditors
• Provide input to methodology while coordinating analysis with other project personnel
• Plan, execute, and review work streams of the engagement from an IT perspective

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IT, or relevant technical field of study
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas are required: Information Technology (IT) audits or attestations, IT process reengineering, IT change management, IT security, IT controls, IT management, or IT integration
• Willing to work onsite 5 days a week in Fort Meade, MD
• Minimum active TS/SCI with Poly for the IC (Intelligence Community) (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA or CISA candidate

KCO1701