Staff Auditor

The Staff Auditor supports the Internal Audit department in performing financial, operational, compliance, and data-driven audits at Argonne National Laboratory.

This role offers hands-on experience in auditing, data analytics, and compliance with federal requirements while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You will work under close supervision, receive structured training, and contribute to audits that support the laboratory’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting, and documenting audits of financial, operational, compliance, contract, and IT areas in accordance with Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards.
• Perform data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, or risks within laboratory datasets.
• Support testing of internal controls for compliance with DOE orders, FAR requirements, and other federal guidelines.
• Assist with audits of cost allowability, subcontractor oversight, procurement processes, and indirect cost allocations.
• Develop and maintain organized, accurate audit workpapers.
• Help prepare audit findings, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in follow-up reviews to verify the implementation of corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Participate in training to build expertise in federal contractor and national laboratory auditing practices.

• This position is mostly on-site and requires the ability to maintain a minimum of three-day per week on-site presence at the Argonne National Laboratory site in Lemont, Illinois. The first 30 days will require an on-site presence of 4 days per week.

This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• PA2: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics / Data Science, Statistics or a related field deemed appropriate by the Chief Audit Executive.
• 2+ years of experience and knowledge of, or coursework in, auditing principles, internal controls, or risk assessment.
• Intermediate proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power Query, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI).
• Ability to clean, transform, and interpret large datasets.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills and the ability to multi-task in a quick paced environment often with changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., Department of Energy rules, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), OMB Uniform Guidance).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

​Desired Qualifications

• Progress toward a professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or other audit/accounting credential approved by Chief Audit Executive.

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks (COSO, GAO Green Book) and risk assessment methodologies.

• Exposure to auditing, accounting, or compliance work (including internships, academic projects, or entry-level positions).

• Experience in federal contractor, grant, or government auditing environments.

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Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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