About this role
Join Aprio's Information Assurance Services team within Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for new colleagues to join their dynamic SOC team as an Associate.
Responsibilities and duties for this role include:
Work alongside lead auditors and audit teams in executing audits with clients across different industries and from around the globe
Participate in client calls, conduct walkthroughs and observations
Participate in audit planning activities such as drafting project timelines and document request lists
Execute testing of clients’ internal controls
Assisting with internal projects, i.e. process improvement
Assisting with engagement that include multiple audit standards and/or frameworks like HIPAA and HITRUST
Responsibilities and duties for this role include:
- Work alongside lead auditors and audit teams in executing audits with clients across different industries and from around the globe
- Participate in client calls, conduct walkthroughs and observations
- Participate in audit planning activities such as drafting project timelines and document request lists
- Execute testing of clients’ internal controls
- Assisting with internal projects, i.e. process improvement
- Assisting with engagement that include multiple audit standards and/or frameworks like HIPAA and HITRUST
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree (required): preferably in Accounting, Management of Information Systems, Computer Security, or related concentration – minimum 3.3 GPA
- Graduate Degree (desired): preferably in Accounting, Management of Information Systems, Computer Security, Audit, or related concentration
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce excellent testing and audit documentation
- Ability and interest in continual learning and development
- Commitment to exceptional client service and creative problem-solving ability with a consultancy mindset
- Flexible, self-starter with the ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management
- Ability to manage personal schedule to coordinate multiple projects, tasks and deadlines
Qualifications:
- One or more industry relevant certifications or wiliness to obtain relevant certification(s) within two years of employment. Certifications can include: CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM, QSA, or ISO/IEC 27001.
- Strong communication skills; verbal and written, with the ability to produce excellent written reports and audit documentation.
- Ability and interest in continual learning and development.
- Commitment to exceptional client service and creative problem-solving ability with a consultancy mindset.
- Flexible, self-starter with the ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management.
- Ability to assist with performing audit and test procedures.
- Ability to manage personal schedule to coordinate multiple projects, tasks and deadlines.
- Undergraduate Degree (required): preferably in MIS/IS or related concentration minimum 3.3 GPA
- Graduate Degree (preferred): preferably in MIS, IS or Accounting Information Systems
- Work experience with undergraduate degree is acceptable if no graduate degree
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.