Government and Public Sector - Staff - Internal Audit - Consulting - Top Se

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving health care for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Knowledge and experience auditing, reviewing, or working with federal business processes such as funds management, budget formulation and execution, receivables management, disbursements, property management, human resources, financial reporting, and grants management
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong report-writing skills to communicate findings and recommendations to clients
• Knowledge of working paper documentation standards
• Excellent communication skills to discuss observations and negotiate the acquisition of data for testing and reporting on internal controls
• Ability to conduct research on regulatory guidance, current industry standards and trends, and new legislation and requirements.
• Ability to work independently with clients and on project teams

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working as an auditor or risk advisor for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm or within the industry
• Active Top Secret level security clearance or higher is required
• The EY Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs. For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with OMB Circular A-123 assessments or financial statement audit, attestation, and remediation
• Working knowledge of the US Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and the Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS)
• Working towards one of the following US certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager), CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information System Control), RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional). If you do not currently have a certification listed above, you must obtain one before being promoted to Manager

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Enterprise Risk professionals support our clients in understanding and identifying process risks and designing and assessing process controls to mitigate those risks. They are responsible for documenting process controls, assessing control design, developing test plans to test key controls, and writing reports to summarize observations. In addition, Enterprise Risk professionals provide process improvement recommendations to design efficient and effective process controls to best mitigate process risks. Our clients rely on EY to deliver industry leading internal control assessment practices as well as advise them on other pressing issues including external audit preparation, remediation of deficiencies, and other internal control requirements determined by their agency and/or department leadership.
As a Staff, you may be assigned to a particular federal agency as your primary client. In this role, you may work alongside other EY professionals, teaming partners, and client personnel on a wide range of tasks. These may include documenting business processes, preparing and submitting documentation requests, testing the design and effectiveness of controls, drafting memos and other reports to explain team findings and recommendations, and assisting process owners with remediation efforts.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working as an auditor or risk advisor for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm or within the industry
• Active Top Secret level security clearance or higher is required
• The EY Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs. For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferre

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $65,800 to $108,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $79,000 to $123,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs