Audit IT Assurance Associate - Summer 2027

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POSITION SUMMARY: IT Assurance Associate An IT Assurance Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. Responsibilities include testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Applying current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement. - Maintaining professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems. - Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements. - Participating in recruiting efforts as needed. - To meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. – billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc…) - Participating in other business development activities as appropriate - Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. - Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification. - Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC’s.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus. - Information Security experience or information security training is required. - Exceptional client service and communication skills. - Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills - Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. - Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects - Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training - Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment - Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications. - Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed. - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position. - Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0 The base salary for this position in the firm’s Los Angeles, CA office is $97,200 per year.