Entry / Mid-Level Accountant / Auditor

Entry / Mid-Level Accountant / Auditor

Location : Rockville, Maryland

Type : Contract, ongoing

Compensation : Negotiable, will include PTO, Holidays

Contractor Work Model : Hybrid, 2 days onsite

Local County Government client is seeking an entry / mid-level Accountant / Auditor for the Internal Audit Team willing to learn via on the job training. The Contractor shall perform duties as follows :

Develop a timely and flexible annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology including any risks or control concerns identified by management and submit that plan as well as periodic updates to the Audit Committee for review and approval.

Must be a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of Local County Government client; issue periodic reports, at the very least on a quarterly basis to the appropriate management level summarizing results of audit activities; keep the Audit Team informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.

It is understood that the internal auditors' role in such special projects is purely on a recommendatory basis, and the Internal Audit Team should not be part of any decision-making process by the project team to maintain the independence of the internal audit function.

Follow through on the implementation of action plans committed by strong internal control environment through education and training. Contractor(s) must consider the scope of work of the external auditors.

Education / Certification :

A Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license is preferred, but not required

In lieu of a CPA, a BS / BA degree in Accounting or similar degree

Entry or Mid-level experience in accounting / auditing.

The County will provide on the job training

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.