Senior Associate – Audit Analyst

Blake Willson Group, LLC

. Support federal organizations and program offices with financial and compliance audit preparation, including responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests, auditor inquiries, and follow-up requests .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, compliance auditing, and internal control evaluation within federal organizations, with a strong focus on corrective action planning and process improvement. Proficient in analyzing financial data and preparing comprehensive reports for leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Secret Security ClearanceBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Related Field6+ Years of Experience in Accounting or FinanceExperience Supporting Federal Audit ActivitiesProficiency with Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAudit PreparationInternal Control EvaluationCorrective Action PlanningDocumentation ReviewDiscrepancy IdentificationCompliance ActivitiesProcess ImprovementData AnalysisOperational Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Federal Financial ManagementAudit ReadinessDepartment of DefenseArmy Financial Management ProcessesCompliance Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support federal organizations and program offices with financial and compliance audit preparation, including responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests, auditor inquiries, and follow-up requests
Collect, review, reconcile, and analyze financial, operational, and supporting documentation
Identify discrepancies, validate audit evidence, and determine appropriate corrective actions
Evaluate internal controls, documentation, and business processes to identify weaknesses, deficiencies, and audit-readiness improvements
Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans for audit findings and deficiencies
Track requests, action items, deadlines, and resolution status
Coordinate with Army finance, accounting, resource management, contracting, logistics, property, and program personnel
Obtain required information and resolve outstanding audit issues
Maintain audit evidence, working papers, trackers, schedules, and supporting documentation
Prepare reports, briefings, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other materials for leadership
Research and interpret applicable federal financial management, internal control, and audit requirements
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance audit readiness
Work closely with finance, accounting, program, contracting, and audit teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, information technology, logistics, data/IT, change management, audit, business management, or a related field
3+ years of experience analyzing financial or operational information, reviewing documentation, identifying discrepancies or deficiencies, and supporting corrective actions, compliance, or process improvement activities
Experience supporting auditing, accounting, financial management, compliance, or internal control activities within federal or Department of Defense organizations
Knowledge of financial management and audit principles applicable to federal or Department of Defense organizations, including Army financial management processes and audit readiness programs
Experience interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, and other governing guidance and applying them to audit, compliance, or financial management activities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple audit requests, competing priorities, and established deadlines
Experience supporting Department of the Army or Department of Defense audit activities is highly desirable
Must be authorized to work in the United States through employment eligibility verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major medical benefits
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)-contribution plan
Holiday and personal time off
Professional development training and certification benefits
Health and wellness subsidies
Paid time off for community service
Performance recognition and rewards
Reasonable accommodations where feasible