Senior Staff Audit Support Specialist

Job Title: Sr. Staff Audit Support Specialist (Senior Auditor)

• Location: Washington, DC 20005 (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)
• Duration: 6-Month Contract
• Pay Rate: $30.00 - $39.00/hr on W2

Position Overview

The Senior Auditor will assist with the planning, execution, communication, and reporting of all internal audit activities associated with operations, universal service funds, and risk management. This role ensures compliance with internal control procedures and provides value-adding recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Plan and perform compliance, financial, and operational audits in accordance with IIA and other applicable audit standards.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify functional and operational risk areas; evaluate records, reports, and operating practices to ensure internal control compliance.
• Documentation: Prepare clear, concise audit work papers, reports, and exception documentation; perform self-reviews for quality assurance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present audit findings and recommendations clearly (written and oral) to auditees, management, and the Audit Committee.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Maintain professional relationships across divisions; provide on-the-job coaching and preliminary work reviews for junior staff.
• Special Projects: Assist with investigations, strategic initiatives, and divisional special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant technical training/certifications.
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of directly related internal audit experience (including 1-2 years of operational audit experience).
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in ACL, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and MS Project.
• Soft Skills: Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Travel: Ability to travel out of town on a periodic, as-needed basis.
• Preferred Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CFE preferred.