IT Senior Auditor

Kearney & Company is currently seeking an IT Senior Auditor to join our team! The IT Senior Auditor position will be responsible for performing document gathering and review, data analysis, and independent research. The IT Senior Auditor will report to the IT Audit Manager and will perform the following responsibilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment
• Maintain relationships with key client personnel
• Understand business operations, processes, and functions unique to the client
• Apply information technology and audit concepts to the client's mission
• Work in a team environment with clients and Kearney team members
• Balance multiple projects and/or tasks concurrently
• Review and evaluate internal controls and supporting documentation
• Determine compliance with policies and selected laws/regulations
• Be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Orally communicate and present findings to the client
• Supervise and review work performed by other associates

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Lead end-to-end system walkthroughs with client process owners and technical staff
  • Document system processes, data flows, and control activities with clarity and precision
  • Identify control points, risks, and potential gaps during walkthrough discussions and communicate them to engagement leadership
  • Ensure walkthrough documentation aligns with audit objectives, federal requirements, and firm methodology
• Draft and prepare project deliverables
  • Prepare detailed, well-structured IT audit workpapers that clearly support testing procedures, results, and conclusions
  • Review workpapers prepared by staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards
  • Provide coaching and actionable feedback to staff to strengthen documentation quality and audit readiness
  • Ensure all workpapers meet internal quality standards and are ready for manager and partner review
• Develop IT sampling plans
• Draft written audit findings/observations
• Draft clear, concise, and defensible Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) based on testing results and walkthrough observations
  • Review NFRs prepared by staff to ensure accuracy, alignment with evidence, and consistency with federal audit requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: information technology, auditing, data analytics, compliance, risk management, and/or equivalent
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Galvanize [formerly, Audit Command Language (ACL)]
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Active Interim Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Federal Government or DoD engagements
• Familiarity with NIST SPs and/or FISCAM
• Experience working on a financial statement audit, FISMA, and/or SOC engagement
• Experience working with or auditing one or more of the following technologies: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Oracle databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Momentum, Oracle EBS, Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP and/or ACF2, RACF, and Top Secret Mainframe security packages
• Passed or holds a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), UiPath Certified RPA Associate (UiRPA), UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (UiARD), and/or CompTIA Security+

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Overview

Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney's recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees' feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your "first easy decision." Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $100,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

EEO Notice

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EEO Notice

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.

Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney's EEO Policy.

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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