Staff AuditorAudit Associate Entry Level

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Company Overview:

For more than 40 years Williams Adley has provided expert accounting auditing and consulting services to a growing number of federal state and local government agencies. Our dedication tooperatingwith the highest levels of honesty integrity and transparency means wefrequentlygo beyond the typical vendor/client relationship becoming trusted advisors to our clients.

Williams Adley offers its employees a unique experience that fosters growth career direction and mentorship. As a member of our team you will havea dynamicexperience and work with great people. We offer a merit-based opportunity for all individuals thatrewardsaptitude hard work and determination. Join our team and thrive in an environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

For more information on how Williams Adley can take your career to the next level please review our openings below or contact a member of our recruitment team.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivatedAuditAssociate to join our team. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in performing financialstatementand performance auditsin accordance withGenerally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The Associate willassistin conducting fieldwork testing transactions analyzing financial data documenting audit results and helping to prepare audit reports and supporting workpapers.

This role is ideal for recent graduates who are detail-oriented curious and eager togain experience inauditing. Candidates should have strong analytical and written communication skillsproficiencywith Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

The following are representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilitiesrequiredto lead in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performtesting procedures under the direction and supervision of the Senior Associate.

• Assistin planning and executingfederal financial statement auditsin accordance withGenerally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

• Performsubstantive testing and analytical procedureson general ledger balances journal entries and financial disclosures.

• Reviewaccount reconciliations trial balances and supporting documentationfor accuracy completeness and proper classification.

• Assistin thepreparation of audit documentation and workpapersthat support audit conclusions.

• Identify document and communicatecontrol deficiencies potential misstatements and noncompliance issuestoSenior Associates.

• Participate inwalkthroughs and client meetingsto obtain an understanding of financial systems business processes and internal controls.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university

• Minimumcumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• U.S. citizenship

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% as needed

• Ability to provide official or unofficial transcripts upon request

• Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and a willingness to develop knowledge of AICPA GAO (Yellow Book) and FASAB standards and requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to clarity and professionalism

• Proven analytical organizational and detail-oriented skills

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint

• Commitment to the highest standards of ethics integrity and objectivity with the ability tomaintainconfidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Preferred:

• Masters degree in accountingor business administrationfrom an accredited university

• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam or intent to pursue CPA licensure

• Internship or prior experience in auditing accounting orfinancial managementespecially within a federal agency Inspector General office or public accounting firm

• Familiarity with the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL) or federal accounting concepts under FASAB standards

Clearance:
This position requires a U.S. Secret Security must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance as a condition of interim Secret Clearance must be granted prior to starting work.

Thrive in Your Career:

A Place Where You Belong -Excellence is at the core of our teams success. Williams Adleys culture of integrity teamwork and excellence creates an environment where you can thrive. With a range of business resources and opportunities for connectionyoullbuild your community in no time

Grow With Us-Your growth matters to usthatswhy we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities including in-house training paid training and certificateassistanceprograms tuition reimbursementmentoring professional membership/subscription dues and professional development opportunities you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your terms.

Give Back to Your Community -Williams Adley believes in giving our time treasures and talents back to our community so that it can be a place for all people to thrive. Our Community Service Program the Williams Adley Foundation works with our employees to find important causes and put our firms full support behind them.

Support Your Well-Being-Our comprehensive benefits package supports your overall wellness by providing access to licensed counselors through our Employee/Life Assistance Program financial counseling with licensed advisors paid holidays generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and more.

Your Candidate Journey:

At Williams Adley we recognize that our people are our greatest strength and we value building strong relationships throughout the hiring process.

Candidates selected for resume review will meet with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss the position details and answer any questions about the role the firm or the requirements.

Successful candidates will be invited toparticipatein our interview process which may include video or in-person interviews panel interviews one-on-one interviews lunch meetings partner interviews cognitive and/or behavioral assessments and completion of our formal application.

We understand the uncertainty that cancomewith a job search and we strive to inform candidates of our decisions within two weeks of their interview. Once an offer has been accepted all applicants will be notified that the position has been filled.

Compensation Benefits:

At Williams Adley we celebrate your contributions by providing you with opportunities and choices that support your total well-being and that of your family. Our health insurance offerings include comprehensive medical dental and vision plans as well as firm-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance. Our employees areprovidedthe option to also enroll in Voluntary Legal Accident and Supplemental Life/AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents. We also provide employees with competitive 401(k) matching generous paid leave professional development opportunities tuitionassistance and certificate support.

Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. All full-time employees are eligible toparticipatein our benefit programs. Individuals who do not meet the threshold are only eligibleforselect offerings. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Careers site and reviewing our Employee Benefits.

Salary

Salary at Williams Adley isdeterminedbyvarious factors including but not limited to the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies experience contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is between$62000.00 and $65000.00 (annualized USD)based on experience skills and certifications. The estimate displayedrepresentsthe typical salary range for this position and is just onecomponentof Williams Adleys total compensation package for employees.

Work Model

Our team-oriented culture prioritizes the benefits and needs of our people and their values. We embrace our Remote-First environment which is focused on excellence integrity flexibility and collaboration whether in person or remotely.This position is Hybrid/Onsite. Employees on this project willbe requiredto report to McLeanVAand/or Washington DC 3 days per week.

Additional Information:

• FLSA Class:Exempt

• Status:Full Time Regular

• Number of Openings:2(as of11/10/2025)

• Proposed Salary Range:$62000 - $65000 annually

• Work-Site:Hybrid - 3 days per week in McLeanVAand/or Washington DC.

• Work Week:Monday Friday 8 hours a day; some evening and weekend hours may be required in order to fulfill client expectations and deliverables.

• Reports To:Senior Associate

• Authorization:US Citizenship isrequired

• Clearance:Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

• Consideration:Only candidates who meet the minimum position requirements will be considered and/or contacted to complete the next steps.

Williams Adleyis an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law.