Senior Audit Associate

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:

The Senior Associateis responsible forperforming detailed audit procedures and documenting results in well-organized audit workpapers. This role supports the development of audit work plans and project deliverables including analyzing financial statements reports and accounting records of internal or external entities to verify accuracy and compliance. The Senior Associate shouldpossessan intermediate understanding of accounting principles federal financial regulations and auditing standards toidentify investigate and report discrepancies in financial data. When errors or irregularities areidentified the Senior Associate oversees the Associates work and communicates findings to the Audit Manager or Supervisor.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform audit proceduresin accordance withGenerally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and GAOs Financial Audit Manual (FAM).

• Review and supervise the work of Audit Associates providing guidance feedback and quality assurance over workpapers and testing results.

• Identify evaluate and document internal control deficiencies noncompliance issues and financial reporting errors and communicate findings to audit management.

• Prepare audit workpapers lead schedules and summary documentation to support audit conclusions and ensure completeness of the audit file.

• Participate in client meetings walkthroughs and status briefingsmaintainingprofessional communication with federal agency staff and external stakeholders.

• Assistin drafting audit reports management letters and findings ensuring clarity accuracy and alignment with professional and regulatory standards.
  

Applicantshould have:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting or auditing preferably with a public accounting firm or a federal Office of Inspector General

• Familiarity with the GAO Financial Audit Manual (FAM) and federal audit methodologies

• Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and working knowledge of AICPA GAO (Yellow Book) and FASAB standards and requirements

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to guide junior staff and review workpapers

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing project needs

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

• High levelof attention to detail analytical thinking and organizational skills

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel WordandPowerPoint

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 25%

• U.S. citizenship

• High ethical standards and professionalism: Our positions require us to uphold integritymaintainconfidentiality and approach our work impartially and objectively.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in accountingor business administrationfrom an accredited university

• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam orintentto 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

GrowWith Us-Your growth matters tousthatswhy 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 reimbursement mentoring 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 eligibleforselectofferings. 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$70000.00 and $85000.00 (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 andcollaboration whether that happens in-person or remotely.This position is Hybrid/Onsite. Employees on this project willbe requiredto report to McLeanVAand/or Washington DC3 days per week.

Additional Information:

• FLSA Class:Exempt

• Status:Full Time Regular

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

• Proposed Salary Range:$70000 - $85000 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 requiredin order tofulfill client expectations and deliverables.

• Reports To:Supervisor/Manager

• 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.