Audit Senior

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Quality Staffing Inc. also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the areas top companies is looking for an experienced Audit Seniorto work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TN DOT)located in Nashville TN. This is a hybrid position working three (3) days per week (typically Monday through Wednesday) from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The pay rate for this position is $89.00 per hour. **MUST BE LOCAL TO THE NASHVILLE AREA**

Audit Senior Key Job Responsibilities will include:

Engagement Execution (GAGAS/Yellow Book):Planning and performing walkthroughs controlling design evaluations; control and substantive testing and evidence collection which meet GAGAS requirements for sufficiency appropriateness supervision and documentation.
Workstream Leadership:Leading assigned audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end; managing milestones PBC requests and daily coordination with process owners; escalating blockers early.
Risk & Controls:Developing process flow narratives risk and control matrices (RCMs) and testing strategies aligned to COSO; identifying root causes and recommending pragmatic corrective actions.
Reporting & Communication:Drafting clear findings (criteria condition cause effect recommendation) risk ratings and management action plans; contributing to entrance/exit meetings and GAGAS aligned audit reports (objectives scope methodology criteria findings conclusions management views).
Issue Validation & Follow-Up:Verifying remediation performing retesting and documenting closure consistent with TDOT standards.
Data Analytics & Tools:Using Excel/Power BI and audit analytics (e.g. ACL/IDEA) to enhance coverage sampling stratification and anomaly detection; maintaining complete review-ready work papers in audit software.
Quality & Continuous Improvement:Applying TDOT templates and quality control procedures; contributing lessons learned and template/process improvements.
Governance & Independence:Maintaining independence and ethics consistent with GAGAS; promptly disclosing and addressing threats to independence; maintaining required CPE per GAGAS.

Qualifications for Audit Senior position:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
Advanced coursework or certifications in auditing risk management or data analytics is a plus.

Professional Experience:

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in internal audit with demonstrated ability to lead audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end ensuring timely and high-quality results.
Experience in risk assessment control evaluation and report drafting aligned with GAGAS standards.
Proven ability to coach junior auditors and contribute to team development.

Certifications:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred.
Additional certifications beneficial: Certified Information systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA).

Standards & Methodology Expertise:

Solid understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and IIA IPPF standards.
Familiarity with COSO internal control framework and government compliance requirements.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in electronic work paper systems and audit management software such as Diligent including workflow management version control and secure documentation.
Strong skills in Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint Teams).
Experience using audit analytics tools (e.g. ACL IDEA) for sampling stratification and anomaly detection.

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting findings and engaging stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements while maintaining independence and professional ethics.

Benefits Include:

Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages
Major Medical Insurance
Indemnity Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Interested Here is how to apply:

Click on Apply Now and complete the process.
Thisjob closes on 2/16/26 (or when the position is filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date.

Quality Staffing Inc. and our subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability status.

Audit Senior Key Job Responsibilities will include:

Engagement Execution (GAGAS/Yellow Book):Planning and performing walkthroughs controlling design evaluations; control and substantive testing and evidence collection which meet GAGAS requirements for sufficiency appropriateness supervision and documentation.
Workstream Leadership:Leading assigned audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end; managing milestones PBC requests and daily coordination with process owners; escalating blockers early.
Risk & Controls:Developing process flow narratives risk and control matrices (RCMs) and testing strategies aligned to COSO; identifying root causes and recommending pragmatic corrective actions.
Reporting & Communication:Drafting clear findings (criteria condition cause effect recommendation) risk ratings and management action plans; contributing to entrance/exit meetings and GAGAS aligned audit reports (objectives scope methodology criteria findings conclusions management views).
Issue Validation & Follow-Up:Verifying remediation performing retesting and documenting closure consistent with TDOT standards.
Data Analytics & Tools:Using Excel/Power BI and audit analytics (e.g. ACL/IDEA) to enhance coverage sampling stratification and anomaly detection; maintaining complete review-ready work papers in audit software.
Quality & Continuous Improvement:Applying TDOT templates and quality control procedures; contributing lessons learned and template/process improvements.
Governance & Independence:Maintaining independence and ethics consistent with GAGAS; promptly disclosing and addressing threats to independence; maintaining required CPE per GAGAS.

Qualifications for Audit Senior position:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
Advanced coursework or certifications in auditing risk management or data analytics is a plus.

Professional Experience:

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in internal audit with demonstrated ability to lead audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end ensuring timely and high-quality results.
Experience in risk assessment control evaluation and report drafting aligned with GAGAS standards.
Proven ability to coach junior auditors and contribute to team development.

Certifications:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred.
Additional certifications beneficial: Certified Information systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA).

Standards & Methodology Expertise:

Solid understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and IIA IPPF standards.
Familiarity with COSO internal control framework and government compliance requirements.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in electronic work paper systems and audit management software such as Diligent including workflow management version control and secure documentation.
Strong skills in Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint Teams).
Experience using audit analytics tools (e.g. ACL IDEA) for sampling stratification and anomaly detection.

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting findings and engaging stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements while maintaining independence and professional ethics.

Benefits Include:

Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages
Major Medical Insurance
Indemnity Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Interested Here is how to apply:

Click on Apply Now and complete the process.
Thisjob closes on 2/16/26 (or when the position is filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date.

Key Skills

Auditing
Accounting Software
Data Analytics
GAAP
Accounting
Analysis Skills
SOX
Financial Analysis
Financial Report Interpretation
Internal Audits
Mentoring
GAAS

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