Job Description

Job Title: IT Audit Specialist

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as an IT Audit Specialist where you will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and completing audit engagements. This position offers a blend of in-office and remote work, based in Rosemont, IL, with occasional travel to various locations. You will work closely with audit team members, internal clients, and external parties to ensure the successful completion of audit tasks.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the successful and timely completion of assigned engagement deliverables.

• Attend audit team planning meetings and audit kick-off meetings with clients, including drafting relevant meeting minutes.

• Obtain and review prior year audit work papers and other relevant documents to assist with effective, efficient audit completion.

• Participate in walkthroughs with business process owners and write narratives and conclusions based on assessments.

• Complete assigned audit areas timely and develop required supporting work papers.

• Ensure observations of irregularities and discrepancies are supported by evidence and documented information.

• Communicate timely with audit team and audit clients, informing them of work status.

• Develop positive working relationships with audit team members and clients throughout the organization.

Essential Skills

• Heavy IT/IS background.

• IT audit experience.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting Systems, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 1 to 3 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing.

• Applied knowledge of accounting concepts, audit methodologies, and risk-based auditing techniques.

• Familiarity with The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, COBIT, and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Experience with or significant interest in technology, cybersecurity, and digital concepts.

• Experience in utilizing computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (e.g., ACL, IDEA) and internal audit management software (TeamMate).

• One or more certifications obtained: CPA, CISA, CISSP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good written communication skills.

• Prior experience in data analysis.

• Nice to have: any data analysis experience.

• Technical degree preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a hybrid model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The office is located in Rosemont, IL. Our culture promotes a work-life balance with family-friendly work hours and opportunities for professional growth. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k plan with a generous company match, and tuition reimbursement. We are proud of our award-winning culture and commitment to promoting from within.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Plaines, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $59000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Benefits: Medical Insurance - Dental - Vision - Life insurance - Accidental death and dismemberment - Short-term and long term Disability Insurance - Parental Leave - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount - Critical Illness Insurance - Accident Insurance - Transportation and Commuting Benefits - Banking Benefits - Pet Insurance Why join us? -An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years) -Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible -Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few -Family-friendly work hours -Promote from within culture Why join this team? -Work-Life Balance -Hybrid Work Schedule - Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL -Minimal Travel -An entrepreneurial culture with opportunity for growth

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Des Plaines,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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