Internal Audit Associate

Peraton is hiring for an exciting opportunity for a staff level Internal Audit Associate with advancement opportunities within Peraton. Position can be remote.

The Audit Associate supports the execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan and assists with audit-related projects and advisory activities. This role must contain a foundational understanding of core audit principles and GAAP/SOX knowledge. They are responsible for evaluating financial, operational, and compliance processes to identify risks, assess internal controls and support process improvement initiatives.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Execution of audit testing in support of financial, operational and compliance audits, while understanding the risks.
• Be able to review and analyze data for trends and anomalies that indicate potential risk items and non-compliance with policies.
• Support the establishment of risk-based audit programs.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare audit workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with Internal Audit standards.
• Reviews the suitability of internal control design.
• Conducts audit testing of specified area and identifies reportable issues and dimension of risk.
• Plans and performs field or project contract audits at all levels of complexity, including financial audits, compliance audits, and special investigations.
• Evaluates the level of compliance with Company/contract policy, new accounting guidance, generally accepted accounting principles, contract requirements and applicable rules and regulations. Makes appropriate recommendations to correct deficiencies noted and/or to improve controls and procedures and follows-up on remediation plans and management actions.
• Revises audit scope as necessary to deal with unanticipated situations encountered.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as Finance/Accounting, HR, Program Management, Legal, Procurement and Compliance.
• Reports to Senior Auditor with high visibility and collaboration with Senior Manager of Internal Audit and Chief Audit Executive, along with executive leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 1 to 2 years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and internal controls is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis is required.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working toward CPA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Exposure to government contracting is a plus.