Staff Auditor
Required skills
- Analytical mindset
- Meet deadlines
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Security Clearance
- US Citizenship
Nice to have
- GAGAS
- compliance assessments
- internal controls
- financial reporting
- government auditing
- Federal client environments
Role summary
Castro & Company is seeking a Staff Auditor to launch a public accounting career supporting audits for Federal Government clients. This role offers hands-on experience in government auditing within a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment. Responsibilities include audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting; testing financial transactions and records; reviewing internal controls and financial statements; and preparing workpapers. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 0-2 years of experience, basic understanding of auditing and accounting principles, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. A CPA is preferred.
Staff Auditor
Launch your public accounting career as a Staff Auditor with Castro & Company, where you’ll support audits for high‑profile Federal Government clients. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to grow in the audit and attest field, gain hands‑on experience, and build a strong foundation in government auditing.
As part of our Audit & Attest practice, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment. We’re looking for motivated, detail‑oriented individuals who are ready to learn, contribute, and make an impact early in their careers.
What you’ll do in this role:
- Support audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting for financial statement audits
- Perform assigned testing procedures on auditee records, including payroll, cash disbursements, grants, fund balances with Treasury, revenue, and other financial transactions
- Review reports, records, ledgers, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and proper recording of transactions
- Test general ledger accounts, internal controls, financial statements, and accounting system reports
- Assist with reconciliations between the general ledger and information submitted to Federal agencies
- Participate in client meetings and clearly document discussions and audit evidence
- Compile, analyze, and organize audit data using automated audit tools
- Prepare and maintain well‑organized workpapers in accordance with audit standards
Your qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred or 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA exam
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship, academic, or entry‑level audit experience preferred)
- Basic understanding of auditing concepts and accounting principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required)
Preferred skills and experience:
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
- Exposure to compliance assessments, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Interest in government auditing and Federal client environments
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Final compensation will be determined based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, education, work location, security clearance level, certifications, and other factors permitted by applicable law. Salary ranges listed reflect the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Castro & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability and any other classification protected by law.
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