Assurance Staff

Location: On-Location - Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Secret (candidates must have and maintain this clearance during employment)

Montcure, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded with a vision to revolutionize consulting and advisory services through innovative, data-driven solutions.

About the role

The Assurance / Audit Staff Analyst supports federal financial statement audit engagements within a Department of Defense or Government & Public Sector environment. This role assists in executing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, analyzing financial data, and supporting assurance activities in accordance with professional auditing standards. The analyst will serve as a day-to-day team member supporting audit execution, interacting with client personnel, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality assurance services. This position is ideal for candidates with approximately 1–2 years of audit or accounting experience seeking to grow within a federal audit and assurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned audit procedures in accordance with engagement objectives and audit plans.
• Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation to identify potential risks or unusual relationships.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers documenting procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Support walkthroughs and internal control testing activities.
• Assist in responding to client and auditor inquiries during the audit lifecycle.
• Maintain organized documentation in compliance with professional auditing standards.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to meet audit timelines and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting.
• Sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam required; CPA eligibility preferred.
• Approximately 1–2 years of related experience in:
  • Financial statement audit
  • Accounting or assurance services
  • Federal financial management
  • Internal control or compliance support
• Experience supporting Government or DoD clients preferred.

Skills

• Foundational understanding of financial statement auditing principles.
• Ability to recognize potential audit issues from financial statement analysis.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or CPA candidate.
• CGFM, CDFM, or similar federal financial management certifications.
• Experience supporting audits conducted in accordance with GAGAS (Yellow Book).
• Familiarity with federal financial reporting requirements (e.g., OMB A-136).
• Experience with SAP ERC within the federal government.

Pay

$65,000–$80,000 (based on experience)