Position Responsibilities:
- As an Associate in APRIO’s IAS practice, a typical day might include:
- Working with the engagement managers on clients across different industries
- Participating in client calls, conducting walk-throughs, interviews, etc.
- Developing test sheets, document request lists, and project plans
- Executing testing of clients’ internal controls
- Drafting and formatting reports
- Testing of clients’ internal controls
- Supporting clients’ in problem identification and resolution
- Working with industry leading information security standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, GDPR Reporting on clients’ controls utilizing attestation standards such as SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR and HITRUST
- Working on internal projects, i.e. process improvement, assisting with marketing and recruiting
- Information technology projects and focus areas you may be exposed to within the IAS practice as an Associate include the following:
- Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity
- Service Organization Control (SOC) Reporting (e.g., SOC 1 and SOC 2)
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- ISO Standards (e.g., ISO 27001/27002)
- HITRUST
- Agreed Upon Procedures
- GDPR, Privacy assessments
Qualifications Needed:
- Amenable to work Mid-shift (3:00 PM – 12:00 MN PHT)
- One or more industry relevant certifications or willingness to obtain relevant certification(s) within one year of employment. Certifications can include CPA, CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM, QSA, or ISO/IEC 27001.
- Undergraduate Degree (required): preferably in Accounting/Finance/MIS/IS or related concentration – minimum 3.3 GPA
- Graduate Degree (desired): preferably in MIS, IS or Accounting Information Systems
- 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.
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What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.







