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This work activity is Level II Auditor professional work within Financial Audit Services (FAS), Acquisition Services, Office of Global Financial Management. FAS provides both pre-award and post-award financial audit services to the Agency and other elements of the Intelligence Community. The contract auditor provides post-award financial audit service support to the Agency through FAS. Conducting a wide range of routine to complex audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or functioning as an audit team member with specific assignments that support the completion of a larger, more complex audit.Gathers and analyzes accounting records and supporting documents necessary to perform transaction testing on post award contract audits and performs a wide range of assigned post award audits at government s discretion.Prepares exhibits and schedules for post-award audits.Reviews permanent files and prior reviews to obtain background information and/or update contractor information.Creates the audit folder and documents all government audit manager guidance, and conversations and meetings with requestor, program office, and contractor personnel.Summarizes audit results ensuring all work papers have a purpose, scope, conclusion, and source, indexing and cross-referencing.Drafts audit reports for government audit manager approval, attaching exhibits and schedules as necessary which should require minimal edits.Prepares final audits for government audit manager approval to expedite contract settlement. (Some of these audits require audit judgment to advise on closure by means other than GAGAS based audits.)Employs auditing techniques to include statistical sampling, regression analysis, and review of historical cost to formulate recommendation on allowability, allocability and reasonableness per the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Cost Accounting Standards, and the Contract Terms.Reviews and analyzes post-award audits.Working knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards(GAGAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Tax Regulations, Agency regulations, Defense Contract Audit Manual, CIA Contracting Manual, Financial Accounting Standard Board Statements and Promulgations.Working knowledge of computer applications and specialized databases.Good organizational skills to plan each phase of the audits and to meet deadlines.Good problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies in application of costs with contractors.Analytic and research skills which enable incumbents to evaluate multiple pieces of involved and detailed data to form conclusions.Good oral communication skills to facilitate discussion of audit issues with the contracting officers, face-to-face entrance/exit conferences with the contractors, and various presentations.Good writing skills to prepare audit reports, briefing management, and in requesting additional information from contractors.Good interpersonal skills demonstrated by developing relationships and networks within the assigned work area and utilized when soliciting information from and imparting information to the contracting officers.Ability to work effectively as a team member, understanding the differences in roles and the dynamics of reaching consensus in achieving goals.Experience:Minimum two (2) years of professional contract auditing experience planning and completing a full range of contract audits gained with other governmental agencies, e.g. Defense Contract Audit Agency.Education:A bachelor s degree in accounting, or in a business discipline with 24 semester credit hours in accounting and auditingTLA is proud to offer its teammates perks designed for growth, health, wellness, and financial security. For an impactful career doing meaningful work, we are The Logical Answer in a world where being a consultant often feels like you re a commodity, TLA provides a refreshing culture of inclusion, a direct line to leadership, and a family feel where our teammates are valued fortheir expertise and contributions. Complementing our employee focus are these benefits, offered as part of your total compensation package:
Highly competitive salaries afforded by our low overhead and non-physical footprintCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your familyHealth, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care savings account optionsGroup life insuranceCompany paid short- and long-term disability insurance401(k) retirement plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting$5,000 annual professional development allowance to keep your skills sharp$2,000 annual certification allowance$500 health and wellness budgetGenerous referral bonuses as you help expand our talent poolBusiness development bonuses as you share our capabilities throughout your client spaceTeam and family events to celebrate camaraderie and share successesEleven (11) paid Federal holidaysTwenty (20) days paid time off to use at your discretion (PTO Package Negotiable)
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