IT Attest Experienced Associate

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Job Responsibilities 

• Execute SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations (Type I and Type II), including planning, walkthroughs, and control testing.

• Document and assess control design and operating effectiveness against applicable criteria (e.g., SOC Trust Services Criteria and relevant financial reporting control objectives).

• Perform evidence requests, collection, and validation; evaluate completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of client-provided documentation and system outputs.

• Leverage compliance platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata) to map controls to criteria, streamline evidence collection, track testing status, and support continuous monitoring workflows.

• Use AI-enabled audit and analysis tools to summarize and triage evidence, identify exceptions and anomalies, and improve consistency in workpaper documentation (with appropriate professional judgment and review).

• Prepare clear workpapers and testing narratives, including procedures performed, results, and conclusions, aligned to firm methodology and AICPA attestation standards.

• Assist in drafting SOC report sections and client deliverables, including incorporation of management responses and remediation plans.

• Coordinate with client stakeholders and internal teams to manage timelines, resolve evidence gaps, and communicate testing progress and issues.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 1+ year of public accounting or assurance experience with exposure to SOC 1 and/or SOC 2 examinations (Type I/Type II).

• Direct experience performing IT General Controls (ITGC) testing across key domains, including Logical Access, Change Management, IT Operations, and System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), as applicable to the engagement scope.

• Familiarity with AICPA attestation standards and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria (Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy).

• Experience using compliance/audit platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata)

• Strong written communication skills for clear workpaper documentation and client-ready deliverables; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Achieved or working towards CPA or CISA certification.

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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

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