Entry Level Auditor

About the job

This position is located only in Hartford, CT

Starting Salary: $56k – $83k

Location: Detroit, MI

In-person

Experience level: Entry level, no professional or prior auditing experience needed.

Minimum Requirements:

**Must be a U.S. citizen**

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting or
• A related degree in: Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration which must include 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 hours in business law).

*GPA 2.95 or above.

*No certifications required. No CPA needed.

*Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length.

Learn more about DCAA at https://www.dcaa.mil/Careers/

Calling all job seekers with a degree in accounting or related degree with at least 24 semester hours of accounting credits (may include up to 6 hours in business law). We want you to join our agency!

These positions do not require a certified public accountant (CPA) license or any other certification. Become a federal government auditor with just your bachelor’s degree and start your career now. If you decide you want to get your CPA later in your career, DCAA offers financial support programs for education and certifications related to the job. As a federal agency, DCAA also participates in loan forgiveness programs that help you focus more on your professional career and less on your student loans.

DCAA values work-life balance. Our auditors benefit from flexible work schedules, public transportation reimbursement, fitness programs, and more. Use your accrued time-off when you want. Spend your weekends and holidays with your friends and family. Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of federal government employee benefits and retirement packages.

Auditor positions provide room to grow in your career. Whether you want to become a lead worker, supervisor, or you enjoy the technical work, DCAA offers positions that help you advance without having to apply for promotions. In as little as four years, grow from an entry level auditor to a lead worker or supervisor. DCAA also offers training and career programs to ensure your success.

Enjoy all the benefits of working for DCAA, DoD and the Federal Government:

• Competitive salaries and career advancement opportunities
• Unparalleled training from the Defense Contract Audit Institute and many professional and leadership development programs
• Commitment to work-life balance
• Flexible work hours
• Generous leave, benefits, and retirement packages
• Reimbursement for job-related education and certifications
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Resources to ensure your application is successful: https://www.dcaa.mil/Careers/How-to-Apply/

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, performs and reports contract audit assignments in connection with procurement and contracting activities between the Federal Government and the Contractor.
• Prepares working papers and analyzes contractor data using automation tools.
• Performs assigned audit steps such as tests and examinations of contractor's direct labor and material costs.
• Checks reports, records, ledgers, and other documents against invoices, receipts, payroll slips, and other source documents.
• Verifies appropriateness of charges for materials and labor and determines that transactions have been properly recorded.
• Maintains audit working papers including preparation of schedules, summaries, and reconciliations as instructed or appropriate.
• Participates with other team members, providing updates on the status of audit assignments, sharing information, and identifying requisite revisions to the program and/or annual team goals.